An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A building or place equipped for carrying out scientific research,
experimentation, investigation, observation, etc.

Etymology (EN): M.L. laboratorium “a place for labor or work,” from L. laboratus, p.p. of laborare “to work.”

Etymology (PE): Âzmâyešgâh, from âzmâyeš, → experiment,

• -gâh “place, time,” → university.