pesthouse

As nouns the difference between penthouse and pesthouse

is that penthouse is an outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

As nouns the difference between resthouse and pesthouse

is that resthouse is a house where travellers can stay; a guesthouse while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

As nouns the difference between posthouse and pesthouse

is that posthouse is a house established for the convenience of the post, a stable or inn where relays of horses can be obtained while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and pesthouse

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

Sanatorium is a see also of pesthouse.

As nouns the difference between sanatorium and pesthouse

is that sanatorium is sanatorium, sanitorium, sanitarium while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

Asylum is a see also of pesthouse.

As nouns the difference between asylum and pesthouse

is that asylum is a place of safety while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

Pesthole is a related term of pesthouse.

As nouns the difference between pesthole and pesthouse

is that pesthole is a place where a pest (contagious disease) is present or likely while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

As nouns the difference between pestilence and pesthouse

is that pestilence is any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

As a proper noun Pestilence

is the personification of pestilence, often depicted riding a white horse.

As nouns the difference between shelter and pesthouse

is that shelter is a refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something while pesthouse is an establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.

As a verb shelter

is to provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.