Brothel
WordNet

noun


(1)   A building where prostitutes are available
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Etymology


An abbreviation of ‘brothel-house’, ultimately from Old English brēoþan ‘degrade, deteriorate’.

Synonyms



  • house of ill reputation
  • house of ill repute
  • knocking shop
  • leaping house
  • lupanar
  • massage parlour
  • nunnery

  • pushing school
  • red house
  • sauna
  • sporting house
  • vaulting school
  • whorehouse
 
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