Meaning of caravansary in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəri/

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  1. Noun

    caravansary

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Persian kārwānsarāy, from kārwān‘caravan’ + sarāy‘palace’

    Definitions

    1. an inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

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