caravansary (n.)

alternative spelling of caravanserai.

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1590s, carvanzara, "Eastern inn (with a large central court) catering to caravans," ultimately from Persian karwan-sarai, from karwan (see caravan) + sara'i "palace, mansion; inn," from Iranian base *thraya- "to protect" (from PIE root *tere- (2) "cross over, pass through, overcome").

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caravansary (n.)

an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans;

Synonyms: caravanserai / khan / caravan inn

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