brothel
Meaning
A house of prostitution.
Synonyms
house of prostitution
sporting house
den of thieves
panel-house
callhouse
seller of high-quality sake
archery range
madge house
whore-house
call house
bawdhouse
Translations
Bordell
bordel
burdel
bordello
bordeel
bordel
bordell
οίκος ανοχήςFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɹɔθəl/
Etymology
Short for brothel-house (“house of prostitution”), from brothel (“a wretch; scoundrel; lecher; harlot; prostitute”) + house, influenced by bordel. For more on brothel (“a wretch”), see below.
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