[ noun ] hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) <noun.artifact>
Lazaret \Laz`a*ret"\ (l[a^]z`[.a]*r[e^]t"), Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\ (l[a^]z`[.a]*r[e^]t"t[-o]), n. [F. lazaret, or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See {Lazar}.] 1. A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases.
2. (Naut.)
Note: (Pronounced by seamen l[a^]z`[.a]*r[=e]t") A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a storeroom. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]