ham·mam

[huh-mahm]
noun
(in Islamic countries) a communal bathhouse, usually with separate baths for men and women.

Origin:
(< Turkish haman) < Arabic ḥammām

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hammam (hʌmˈɑːm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a bathing establishment, such as a Turkish bath
 
[Arabic, literally: bath]

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Hammam is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
There's no better way to end a day of dodging mopeds and vendors in the souks than a long steam at a hammam.
If you don't have time for the hammam, you can bring the hammam into your home courtesy of this shop.
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