limehouse

/ˈlaɪmhaʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A house or building associated with the Limehouse district in London, particularly one used for illicit or disreputable purposes, such as a brothel or a hideout for criminals.

“The detective discovered a network of secret hideouts, including a notorious limehouse on the outskirts of town.”

Synonyms

  • den
  • hideout

Antonyms

  • mansion
  • residence