selamlik
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of selamlik
First recorded in 1890–95, selamlik is from the Turkish word selamlιk
Example Sentences
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I would suggest, Countess Strahni, that you go with this girl at once into the selamlik.
From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George
Renwick had already descended a few steps, Marishka following him, when the door to the selamlik opened, and a female figure clad in Marishka's silk drapery rushed forth.
From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George
The building was in two parts, entirely separating the selamlik from the haremlik.
From It Happened in Egypt by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)
To Michael the Omdeh's selamlik seemed like a foretaste of paradise.
From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma
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 Lorimer, Norma
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