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Meaning of bordello in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌbɔrˈdɛloʊ/

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  1. Noun

    bordello

    Etymology

    late 16th century (gradually replacing Middle Englishbordel): from Italian, probably from Old French bordel, diminutive of borde‘small farm, cottage’, ultimately of Germanic origin

    Definitions

    1. a building where prostitutes are available

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