noun
Uncommon
oda
Oda (noun) means a private room set aside for women within a harem. Example: “The sultan's wives each had their own oda within the palace.”
noun
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A private room set aside for women within a harem.
"The sultan's wives each had their own oda within the palace."
How to use oda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for a room inside a harem, mostly seen in writing about Ottoman history.
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Word forms
- Plural
- odas
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish word for "room" or "chamber".
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What does “oda” mean?
The word “oda” means a private room set aside for women within a harem. In plain terms, a historical term for a room inside a harem, mostly seen in writing about Ottoman history.
How do you use “oda” in a sentence?
Here is “oda” used in a sentence: “The sultan's wives each had their own oda within the palace.”
What part of speech is “oda”?
“Oda” is a noun.
Where does the word “oda” come from?
The word “oda” comes from Ottoman Turkish. Borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish word for "room" or "chamber".
Is “oda” a common word?
“Oda” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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