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odalisque

 

[ ษ™หˆdรฆlษชsหŒkwษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical context

An odalisque is a female slave or concubine in a harem, particularly in Ottoman Turkish culture. The term is often associated with the artistic representations of such women in Western art. These figures were generally depicted as beautiful and languorous, reclining in luxurious settings. Over time, the odalisque has become a symbol of exoticism and sensuality in art and literature, often reflecting Western fantasies about the East.

Synonyms

concubine, harem girl, slave girl

Examples of usage

  • The artist's depiction of the odalisque captivated viewers.
  • Many odalisques were skilled in music and dance.
  • Literature often romanticizes life in the harem with its odalisques.

Translations

Translations of the word "odalisque" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น odaliscas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคกเคพเคฒเคฟเคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Odaliske

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ odalisk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดะฐะปั–ัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odalisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ€ใƒชใ‚นใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท odalisque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ odaliscas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท odalisk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋‹ฌ๋ฆฌ์Šคํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฏุงู„ูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odaliska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odalisk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌง่พพไธฝๆ–ฏๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odalisk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ odalisk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะปะธัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odalisk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ odaliscas

Etymology

The term 'odalisque' originates from the Ottoman Turkish word 'odalฤฑk', which means 'chamber' or 'room'. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Western artists and writers began to adopt the term to describe the exotic women found within the harem cultures of the Ottoman Empire. These women were often depicted in a way that emphasized their allure and luxury, reflecting Western perceptions and fantasies about the East. The portrayal of odalisques in art often served to reinforce stereotypes about Eastern women, marking them as both sensual and submissive. This cultural representation played a significant role in the Orientalist movement, influencing how the Western world viewed not only harem culture but also the broader socio-political dynamics of the Eastern societies at the time.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,794, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.