1. Plural of bagnio; public bathhouses, especially those in Mediterranean countries or the Middle East.
Usage: Often historical or referring to traditional establishments in specific regions.
2. Plural of bagnio; brothels or houses of ill repute (archaic or historical usage).
Usage: archaic; offensive; historical context only

Examples

• The Ottoman bagnios were luxurious public bathhouses where people gathered to bathe and socialize.
• During the Renaissance, European travelers wrote accounts of the famous bagnios in Constantinople.
• Many traditional bagnios in Morocco still operate today as cultural and wellness centers.
• The city's historic bagnios featured elaborate tile work and steam rooms.
• Visitors to Istanbul often experience the traditional hammams, descendants of the old bagnios.