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Turkish bath

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Turkish bath (plural Turkish baths)

  1. An Islamic steam bath followed by a massage and, if running water is available, a dip in cool water.
    • 1932, Jules Furthman, Shanghai Express:
      [Mrs. Haggerty:] Do you have a dining hall this time?
      [Railway clerk:] Yes madam, everything but a Turkish bath!
  2. An establishment where these facilities are available.

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