yasmak

/ˈjæzmæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A female slave in the harem of a sultan or other high-ranking official, often with some degree of authority or responsibility.

“The yasmak had been in the service of the sultan for over a decade, and was known for her wit and cunning.”

Synonyms

  • attendant
  • concubine
  • slave

Antonyms

  • freeman
  • liberator