fondaco

fɔnˈdɑːkoʊ

Definitions

1. noun

A type of 14th- to 17th-century Venetian merchant’s house, which combined a residence with a warehouse and counting house.

“The fondaco stood as a symbol of Venice’s mercantile power during its golden age.”

Synonyms

  • counting house
  • merchants' house
  • warehouse

Antonyms

  • private home
  • residential building