rare. [ad. med.L. adōrātōrium, f. adōrātōr a worshipper.] A place of worship: specially applied like the med. L. to those of pagans.
1800. M. Keatinge, trans. Diaz, Conq. Mex., 16. On the shore they found some adoratories or temples, built of lime and stone, and containing idols made of clay and wood.
