selamlik
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of selamlik
First recorded in 1890–95, selamlik is from the Turkish word selamlιk
Example Sentences
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"The selamlik is a short wing and looks into the court."
From The Palace of Darkened Windows by Edmund Frederick
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 Norma Lorimer
In a native house the selamlik is a spacious room or summerhouse, set apart for the receiving of guests.
From There was a King in Egypt by Norma Lorimer
The hall of banquets comes so, between them, and the hall is two stories tall, and across the top of that, from the selamlik to the harem, runs that little secret passage.
From The Palace of Darkened Windows by Edmund Frederick
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 George Gibbs
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