selamlik

[ si-lahm-lik ]

noun

1. the portion of a Turkish palace or house reserved for men.

Word History and Origins

Origin of selamlik¹

First recorded in 1890–95, selamlik is from the Turkish word selamlιk

Example Sentences

You obtain tickets for the Selamlik, as the ceremony of the Sultan's visit to his mosque is called, and you are requested, as you are supposed to be the guest of the Sultan on these occasions, not to bring opera-glasses.

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One day I went up the hill toward Yildiz to see the Selamlik.

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On our first Friday in Constantinople we witnessed Selamlik, the picturesque ceremony held with great pomp every Friday, attending the Sultan's going to the mosque.

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Following Selamlik he quite frequently arranged to receive in audience.

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Through one of his aides he asked me to invite them to Selamlik, after which he arranged a luncheon for them on the grounds of the ambassadorial kiosque, and had them visit the royal stables.

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