Definition of Harem

1. Noun. Living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household.

Exact synonyms: Hareem, Seraglio, Serail
Generic synonyms: Living Quarters, Quarters

Definition of Harem

1. n. The apartments or portion of the house allotted to females in Mohammedan families.

Definition of Harem

1. the section of a Muslim household reserved for women [n -S]

Medical Definition of Harem

1. 1. The apartments or portion of the house allotted to females in Mohammedan families. 2. The family of wives and concubines belonging to one man, in Mohammedan countries; a seraglio. Origin: Ar.haram, orig, anything forbidden of sacred, fr. Harama to forbid, prohibit Alternative forms: haram and hareem. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Harem

harebrained
hared
Haredi
hareem
hareems
harefoot
Harefoot
hareld
hareld
harelds
harelike
harelip
harelip
harelips
harem (current term)
harem (current term)
harems
hares
harewood
harewoods
hare and hounds
Hare Krishna
hare wallaby
harfang
Hargeisa
Hargreaves
hariali grass
hariana
harianas
haricot

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