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bordello

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bordello (noun)

bordello /boɚˈdɛloʊ/ noun

plural bordellos

bordello

/boɚˈdɛloʊ/

noun

plural bordellos

Britannica Dictionary definition of BORDELLO

[count] somewhat literary

: a building in which prostitutes are available : brothel

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