odalisque
noun
a female slave or concubine in a harem, especially in that of the sultan of Turkey.
odalisk
-
a variation of
odalisque.
Example Sentences
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The odalisk felt two tear-drops falling upon her cheek.
From The Slaves of the Padishah by M?r J?kai
"Hast thou had evil dreams?" inquired the odalisk of Mariska; "the rattling of the chain aroused me."
From The Slaves of the Padishah by M?r J?kai
"Then I'll help thee to find thy skiff," said the youth, extending his hand to the odalisk to raise her up.
From The Slaves of the Padishah by M?r J?kai
Then the weapon fell from the hand of the odalisk, and the madly-distended eyes and lips resumed their languishing smile.
From 'Midst the Wild Carpathians by M?r J?kai
The merchant recognised the voice of the odalisk, and listened attentively to it for a long time, and it seemed to him as if through this song those shrieks were passing incessantly.
From The Slaves of the Padishah by M?r J?kai
