seraglio
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 8:38 pm
1.The part of a Muslim's household where his wives or concubines live; harem. 2. The palace of a Turkish sultan.
From Italian serraglio: enclosure, padlock, also from Latin serare to lock, from Latin sera a lock or bolt.
From Italian serraglio: enclosure, padlock, also from Latin serare to lock, from Latin sera a lock or bolt.