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serail

/səˈreɪl/

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noun

C2formalcommon/səˈreɪl/

A noun referring to the living quarters reserved for wives, concubines, and female relatives in a traditional Muslim household.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее жилые помещения, предназначенные для жён, наложниц и родственниц женского пола в традиционном мусульманском доме.
  1. Living quarters for women in a Muslim household C2 formal

    The separate part of a traditional Muslim house reserved for the wives, concubines, and female relatives.

    • The sultan's serail was a luxurious and secluded area.
    • Visitors were not allowed to enter the serail.
    • The serail housed the women of the royal family.

    🇷🇺Гарем

    Synonyms: haremseraglio