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seraglio

[si-ral-yoh, -rahl-] / sɪˈræl joʊ, -ˈrɑl- /


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But with the Prince Andrew imbroglio in the seraglio of Jeffrey Epstein, and with Harry’s run for the Hollywood Hills, it is clear that many in her family are not interested in moral authority.

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2020

Mischievous mice, an exotic peacock, the Pasha's seraglio and even a curious monster from Where the Wild Things Are create a blissful return to childhood.

From Seattle Times May 8, 2012

Even so, he invites the crooks to his apartment for the pure pleasure of watching their faces when they see that the bust of the empress is secluded in an impenetrable electronic seraglio.

From Time Magazine Archive

And spirited Yvonne keeps sneaking out of the seraglio to sigh against Ray's shoulder and warn him to be careful.

From Time Magazine Archive

Oft doth reason, enthroned in the pillowed seraglio of the brain, hang back; whereas the flesh, which must walk abroad in the streets, finds its own temerity.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

With this view he confiscated on all sides the property of his subjects, whilst his worthy mother stripped the seraglios she visited of the gems they contained. 

From The History of Caliph Vathek by Beckford, William

We read of the luxury of the court of Persia—the pomp of the seraglios, and of the palaces—the lights, the music, the dancing, the perfumes, the silks, the gold, and the diamonds.

From Knowledge is Power: A View of the Productive Forces of Modern Society and the Results of Labor, Capital and Skill. by Knight, Charles

Grétry, Mozart, Wieland, scarcely took their seraglios, pashas, bulbuls earnestly.

From Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers by Rosenfeld, Paul

The plain perpendicular of the so mildly conventual fronts, masking blest seraglios of culture and leisure, irritates the imagination scarce less than the harem-walls of Eastern towns.

From A Passionate Pilgrim by James, Henry

Moreover, what does it all matter to us so long as our integrity is maintained, our seraglios remain intact, and our coffers are filled?

From In the Track of the Troops by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)




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