imaret

[ ih-mahr-et ]

noun

1. (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.

imaret

/ ɪˈmɑːrɛt /

noun

1. (in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims or travellers

Word History and Origins

Origin of imaret¹

1605–15; < Turkish < Arabic ʿimārah building

Word History and Origins

Origin of imaret¹

C17: from Turkish, from Arabic `imārah hospice, building, from amara he built

Example Sentences

She saw a wearied man dismount   From his hot steed and on the brink Of a small imaret's rustic fount   Impatient fling him down to drink.

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