Definition of harem Harem
/hɛˈɹʌm/ - [herum] - har•em
We found 9 definitions of harem from 6 different sources.
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- harem (Noun)
The private part of an Arab household. In traditional Arab culture, this part of the household was forbidden to male strangers. - harem (Noun)
A group of women, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household. - harem (Noun)
A group of female animals cows herded and controlled by a male animal bull of that species for breeding purposes. Such behaviour is exhibited by bovids including cattle and buffalo as well as moose, elephants, seals, sea lions, sea elephants.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- harem (n.)
The apartments or portion of the house allotted to females in Mohammedan families. - harem (n.)
The family of wives and concubines belonging to one man, in Mohammedan countries; a seraglio.
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harem
The private part of an Arab household. In traditional Arab culture, this part of the household was forbidden to male strangers.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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harem
hā′rem, n. the portion of a Mohammedan house allotted to females: the collection of wives and concubines belonging to one Mussulman. [Ar. haram, anything forbidden—harama, to forbid.]
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🔤- harem, noun, singular of harems.
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