caravansary

noun car·a·van·sa·ry \ˌker-ə-ˈvan(t)-sə-rē, ˌka-rə-\

plural car·a·van·sa·ries or car·a·van·se·rais or car·a·van·se·rai

Definition of CARAVANSARY

: an inn surrounding a court in eastern countries where caravans rest at night

: hotel, inn

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car·a·van·sa·ry or car·a·van·se·rai \-sə-ˌrī\

Persian kārvānsarāī, from kārvān caravan + sarāī palace, inn

First Known Use: 1599

Synonyms: auberge, hotel (or caravanserai), hospice, hostel, hostelry, inn, lodge, public house, tavern

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