bagnio Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a building where prostitutes are available
    cathouse; bordello; whorehouse; house of prostitution; brothel; sporting house; bawdyhouse; house of ill repute.
  2. noun a building containing public baths
    bathhouse.

WordNet

Bagn"io noun
Etymology
It. bagno, fr. L. balneum. Cf. Bain.
Definitions
  1. A house for bathing, sweating, etc.; -- also, in Turkey, a prison for slaves. Obs.
  2. A brothel; a stew; a house of prostitution.

Webster 1913