Plural of harem
regular plural
The plural of harem is harems.
Forms of harem
| Singular | harem /ˈhɑːɹəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | harems |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Harems in a sentence
- Despotism is one of the principal causes of serraglios and harems (cf.1993, Antonio Rosmini, translated by Denis Cleary, The Philosophy of Right, Rosmini House, →ISBN, page 13. From the entry serraglio
- They each held their sway over a dozenful harems of white chickens.1990, Karen King-Aribisala, “Untailored Time”, in Our Wife & Other Stories, Lagos: Malthouse Press Limited, →ISBN, page 154. From the entry dozenful
- An average harem contains ten to fifteen cows, but a few beachmasters guard even larger harems.1987, Sanford, William R. (William Reynolds), 1927-, The Elephant Seal, →OCLC. From the entry beachmaster
- Eunuchs were chiefly employed in the harems of the king, and his satraps.1922, Maneckji Nusservanji Dhalla, Zoroastrian Civilization, page 222. From the entry satrap
- They are the young bulls, not old enough to have harems of their own.1904, Jack London, The Sea-Wolf (Macmillan’s Standard Library), New York, N.Y.: Grosset & Dunlap, →OCLC. From the entry holluschickie
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.
Questions about the plural of harem
- What is the plural of harem?
- The plural of harem is harems.
- Is harem countable?
- Harem is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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