noun
odalisque
Odalisque (noun) means a female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio.
noun
1
A female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio.
2
An erotic painting of a woman, usually nude, reclining in a luxurious or exotic setting.
3
A desirable or sexually attractive woman.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French odalisque, from Ottoman Turkish اوطهلق (odalık, “chambermaid”), from اوده (oda, “room”).
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What is the meaning of odalisque?
"odalisque" (noun) means a female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio.
What are the different meanings of odalisque?
"odalisque" has 3 main meanings: 1. A female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio; 2. An erotic painting of a woman, usually nude, reclining in a luxurious or exotic setting; 3. A desirable or sexually attractive woman.