οίκος ανοχής

Greek

Etymology

Calque of French maison de tolérance. Compare also to Italian term casa di tolleranza.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈikos anoˈçis/

Noun

οίκος ανοχής (oíkos anochís) m (plural οίκοι ανοχής)

  1. (dated, euphemistic) brothel, house of ill repute

Declension

Synonyms

  • πορνείο n (porneío, brothel) (neutral term)
  • μπουρδέλο n (bourdélo, brothel) (informal term)
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