brothel
Syllabification: (broth·el)
Pronunciation: /ˈbräTHəl, ˈbrôTHəl/
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Definition of brothel
noun
Origin:
mid 16th century (originally brothel-house): from late Middle English brothel 'worthless man, prostitute', related to Old English brēothan 'degenerate, deteriorate'