harem in Malay
haram
UK/ˈhɑːɹəm//ˈhæɹəm/
harem in Malay: haram, harem. In English, harem means the private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
Malay words for harem
- the private part of an Arab or Muslim Indian household
- haram, harem
English meaning of harem
- noun The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
- noun A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household.
- noun A group of female animals (cows) herded and controlled by a male animal (bull) of that species for breeding purposes. Such behaviour is exhibited by bovids including cattle and buffalo as well as moose, elephants, seals (including elephant seals), sea lions, and baboons.
- noun A group of female birds mated to or associated with a breeding male.
harem in other languages
Questions about harem in Malay
- What is the meaning of harem in Malay?
- Harem in Malay is haram, harem.
- Apakah maksud harem dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Harem: haram, harem.
- What does harem mean in English?
- Harem means the private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
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