odeon, odeum

[Lat. odeum, from Gr. ōdei on, from ode =a song.] Greek Antiq.: A hall or theater in which musical and poetical compositions were performed in com petition for prizes. Hence, a hall or building for the performance of musical or dramatic works. *ō-di-ble, *o-dy-ble, a . [Lat. odibilis , from odi =to hate.] Hateful, odious. od-Ic, a. [Eng.od; -ic.] Of or pertaining to the force or influence termed od. od-Ic-al-ly, adv. [Eng. odic; -al, -ly.] In an odic manner; by means of odic force.