Definition: Amphisbaena is a Latin term meaning "the land of horses." It's derived from the Greek word αΌΞΌΟΞΉΟΟΞ¬ (aphistax) meaning "a place where horses live, and" in this case, it describes an area on earth where livestock are raised. The term was first used by Cicero in his commentary on Sutilus' De Reε ½ε»ε¦, and it became widespread during the Middle Ages as a euphemism for brothels, especially those where men were exposed to horselike activities.