zenana
Example Sentences
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The buzzing sound of UAVs has been ubiquitous in Gaza since 2006, and drones are called zenana, an Arabic word referring to the sound using the slang term for a nagging wife.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2024
The rajah receives the utterpan from his wife, of whom he may demand that the rose-water perfuming be performed in the zenana.
From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by J?kai, M?r
Within the zenana, to which Spot was admitted as little boys under six are admitted to ladies' bathing-machines, Cousin Edith warned a young girl against the wiles of men.
From Rich Relatives by MacKenzie, Compton
“Did you not tell me that Nur Mahal inhabits that portion of the zenana situate over the Water Gate?”
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
In India various attempts have been made by societies, missionary and other, as well as by private individuals, to improve the lot of the zenana women.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various
