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Turkish bath

–noun
a bath in which the bather, after copious perspiration in a steam room, showers and has a rubdown.

Origin:
1635–45
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Turkish bath  
n.  
    1. A steam bath that induces heavy perspiration in the bather and is followed by a shower and massage.

    2. An establishment where facilities are available for Turkish baths.

  1. An extremely hot place.

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