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seraglio Definition

se·ra·glio (si ral′yō, -räl′-)

noun pl. -·glios

  1. the part of a Muslim household where wives or concubines live; harem
  2. the palace of a Turkish sultan

Etymology: It serraglio, enclosure, padlock, also (infl. by Turk saray, palace: see serai), place, seraglio < ML serraculum, a bolt, bar < LL serare, to lock, bar < L sera, a bolt, lock

seraglio Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • whole: I would not exchange this one little English girl for the Grand Turk's whole seraglio, gazelle-eyes, houri forms, and all!

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