seraglios

noun

plural of seraglio
1
as in alcazars

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as in harems

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  1. mansions
  2. villas
  3. castles
Noun
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • Split between two bite-sized islands, Nowhere and Somewhere, the sister resort to Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort has just nine multi-story villas, each with three to five bedrooms.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The road to illicit riches used to run primarily through real estate; golf courses and villas, often built on land seized from farmers, were the ultimate money-making scam.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of villas
Noun
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • Europe may be famous for its castles, but these architectural feats can also be found in other parts of the world—including Japan.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of castles
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