parlor
noun
Simple meaning
A covered open-air patio.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɑɹlɚ
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Definition
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noun
chiefly southern us
A covered open-air patio.
A shop or other business selling goods or services specified by context.
A shed used for milking cattle; a milking parlor.
philippines
A salon where hairdressers, beauticians, and cosmeticians work.
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Sense: covered open-air patio
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