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imaret

American

[ih-mahr-et] / ɪˈmɑr ɛt /

noun

(in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims, travelers, etc.

imaret British

/ ɪˈmɑːrɛt /

noun

(in Turkey) a hospice for pilgrims or travellers

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Etymology

Origin of imaret

1605–15; < Turkish < Arabic ʿimārah building

Example Sentences

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She saw a wearied man dismount From his hot steed and on the brink Of a small imaret's rustic fount Impatient fling him down to drink.

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