English Explanatory Dictionary

broom closet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The metaphorical place in which a Wiccan's religious identity is hidden.
  2. A closet in which cleaning materials and associated equipment, such as brooms, are stored.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-broom closet.wav

Word forms

broom closet broom closets

Etymology

By analogy with closet, and due to the association of witchcraft with brooms.

Synonyms

broom cupboard
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