Word of the Day 1.21.09

boudoir

bou·doir (bdwär, -dwôr)

n.

A woman’s private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.

[French, from Old French bouder, to sulk.]

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boudoir – a lady’s bedroom or private sitting room

bedchamber, bedroom, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room, chamber – a room used primarily for sleeping

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