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- [ohd-l-isk]
- /ˈoʊd l ɪsk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ohd-l-isk]
- /ˈoʊd l ɪsk/
Definitions of odalisk word
- noun odalisk a female slave or concubine in a harem, especially in that of the sultan of Turkey. 1
- noun odalisk (initial capital letter) any of a number of representations of such a woman or of a similar subject, as by Ingres or Matisse. 1
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Origin of odalisk
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < French, alteration of earlier odalique (with -s- perhaps from -esque -esque) < Turkish odalιk concubine, equivalent to oda room + -lιk noun suffix of appurtenance
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Parts of speech for Odalisk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
odalisk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
odalisk usage trend in Literature
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