seraglio

se·ragl·io

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [si-ral-yoh, -rahl-]
- /sɪˈræl yoʊ, -ˈrɑl-/
- /se.ˈrɑː.lɪəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-ral-yoh, -rahl-]
- /sɪˈræl yoʊ, -ˈrɑl-/

Definitions of seraglio word

noun plural seraglio the part of a Muslim house or palace in which the wives and concubines are secluded; harem. 1
noun plural seraglio a Turkish palace, especially of the sultan. 1
noun seraglio the harem of a Muslim house or palace 0
noun seraglio a sultan's palace, esp in the former Turkish empire 0
noun seraglio the wives and concubines of a Muslim 0
noun seraglio the part of a Muslim household where wives or concubines live; harem 0

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Origin of seraglio

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Italian serraglio < Persian sarāy palace; sense development in Italian perhaps influenced by serrare to lock up

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Parts of speech for Seraglio

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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seraglio popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for seraglio

noun seraglio

harem — the part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for the residence of women.
concubines — Plural form of concubine.
zenana — the part of the house in which the women and girls of a family are secluded.

All 3 Synonyms of seraglio