cathouse

English

/ˈkathaʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A brothel.
  • Any small house or structure or enclosure used to house a cat.

Etymology

Compound from English cat (former derogatory term for a person) + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

Kanji

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