qasr

English

Etymology

Arabic قَصْر‎ (qaṣr), from Latin castrum; compare ksar. Doublet of castrum.

Noun

qasr (plural qasrs)

  1. A palace or castle in Middle Eastern countries.
    • 1923, Harry St. John Bridger Philby, The Heart of Arabia: A Record of Travel & Exploration:
      Two ruined Qasrs stand sentinel over the eastern approach to the oasis; behind them are three small patches of Ithil trees, between which and the village stand a dozen walled palm-groves […]

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