selamlik

[ si-lahm-lik ]

/ sɪˈlɑm lɪk /

the portion of a Turkish palace or house reserved for men.

Origin of selamlik

First recorded in 1890–95, selamlik is from the Turkish word selamlιk

selachian, seladang, selaginella, selah, selam, selamlik, selangor, selby, selcouth, selden, seldom

It was likely that Selamlik Pasha would be secret till he saw whether Sowerby would be missed and what inquiry was made for him.

Donovan Pasha And Some People Of Egypt, Complete |Gilbert Parker
How easy for Selamlik Pasha to deny all knowledge of his existence!

Donovan Pasha And Some People Of Egypt, Complete |Gilbert Parker
From time to time, especially when the weather was fine, I attended Selamlik, as was customary among the diplomats.

Under Four Administrations |Oscar S. Straus
I helped to carry her down through the selamlik to the street at the back of the house.

The Secret Witness |George Gibbs

A minute afterwards we were ensconced in the drawing-room of the "selamlik."

French and Oriental Love in a Harem |Mario Uchard