bordello

noun bor·del·lo \bȯr-ˈde-(ˌ)lō\

: a building in which prostitutes are available

plural bor·del·los

Full Definition of BORDELLO

: a building in which prostitutes are available

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Italian, from Old French bordel, from borde hut, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English bord board

First Known Use: 1593

Synonyms: bagnio, bawdy house, brothel, cathouse, disorderly house, sporting house, stew, whorehouse

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