seraglio
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/səˈɹæljoʊ/
English
Definitions
noun
- The palace of the Grand Seignior in Constantinople.
- The sequestered living quarters used by wives and concubines (odalisques) in a Turkish Muslim household.
- A brothel or place of debauchery.
- An interior cage or enclosed courtyard for keeping wild beasts.
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Synonyms
serailharemhareemzenanaserragliosultanryseraiqasrraajmahalkadinsoldanrieselamliksultanesssultanatesultansoldan