selamlik
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of selamlik
First recorded in 1890–95, selamlik is from the Turkish word selamlιk
Example Sentences
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To Michael the Omdeh's selamlik seemed like a foretaste of paradise.
From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma
They were going parallel with the river, although a little way back from the water wall, and in the direction of the men's part of the palace, the selamlik.
From The Fortieth Door by Bradley, Mary Hastings
"The selamlik is a short wing and looks into the court."
From The Palace of Darkened Windows by Frederick, Edmund
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
I would suggest, Countess Strahni, that you go with this girl at once into the selamlik.
From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George
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