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ZENANA

\zɛnˈɑːnə], \zɛnˈɑːnə], \z_ɛ_n_ˈɑː_n_ə]\

Definitions of ZENANA

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The part of a house in India reserved for the women.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The apartments in Eastern houses set apart for the use of the women in a family.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Persian] The part of a dwelling appropriated to women in the East Indies.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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