seraglio


se·ra·glio

noun \sə-ˈral-(ˌ)yō, -ˈräl-\
plural se·ra·glios

Definition of SERAGLIO

1
: harem 1a
2
: a palace of a sultan

Origin of SERAGLIO

Italian serraglio, modification of Turkish saray palace
First Known Use: 1581

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