harem meaning in Sanskrit
अन्तःपुर antaḥpura
UK/ˈhɑːɹəm//ˈhæɹəm/
harem in Sanskrit: अन्तःपुर (antaḥpura). In English, harem means the private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
Sanskrit words for harem
- the private part of an Arab or Muslim Indian household
- अन्तःपुर antaḥpura
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 Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of harem in Sanskrit?
- Harem in Sanskrit is अन्तःपुर (antaḥpura).
- harem इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Harem: अन्तःपुर (antaḥpura).
- What does harem mean in English?
- Harem means the private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
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