selamlik
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of selamlik
First recorded in 1890–95, selamlik is from the Turkish word selamlιk
Example Sentences
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Excited as Yeva was at her share in the affair, her fingers were nimble, and she buckled the straps quickly, then turning fled into the selamlik and unlocked the door.
From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George
The open front of the selamlik faced a beautiful orange orchard; low seats, comfortably cushioned, ran round its three walls.
From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma
The harem is not the whole palace, and even in the modern East the selamlik, or public part of the house, is very differently arranged from the rooms set apart for the women.
From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir
The "selamlik," inhabited by Mohammed, where we were received, is according to the Turkish custom, entirely separated from the harem, the gardens of which are walled off from it, and hidden from sight.
From French and Oriental Love in a Harem by Avril, Paul
Renwick had already descended a few steps, Marishka following him, when the door to the selamlik opened, and a female figure clad in Marishka's silk drapery rushed forth.
From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George
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