First Known Use: 1676
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bungalow
noun bun·ga·low \ˈbəŋ-gə-ˌlō\
: a house that is all on one level
: a house that has one main level and a second smaller level above
Full Definition of BUNGALOW
: a one-storied house with a low-pitched roof; also : a house having one and a half stories and usually a front porch
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Origin of BUNGALOW
Hindi baṅglā & Urdu banglā, literally, (house) in the Bengal style
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BUNGALOW Defined for Kids
bungalow
noun bun·ga·low \ˈbəŋ-gə-ˌlō\
Definition of BUNGALOW for Kids
: a house with a main level and a smaller second level above
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