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Definition of Odalisque
1. Noun. A woman slave in a harem.
Definition of Odalisque
1. n. A female slave or concubine in the harem of the Turkish sultan.
Definition of Odalisque
1. Noun. (historical) A female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio. ¹
2. Noun. A desirable or sexually attractive woman. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Odalisque
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Medical Definition of Odalisque
1. A female slave or concubine in the harem of the Turkish sultan. Alternative forms: odahlic, odalisk, and odalik] "Not of those that men desire, sleek Odalisques, or oracles of mode." (Tennyson) Origin: F, fr. Turk. Odaliq chambermaid, fr. Oda chamber, room. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)