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hovel

noun hov·el \ˈhə-vəl, ˈhä-\

: a small, poorly built and often dirty house

Full Definition of HOVEL

: an open shed or shelter

: a small, wretched, and often dirty house : hut

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Middle English

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: cabin, camp, hooch (or hootch) [slang], shack, hut, hutch, hutment, shanty

HOVEL Defined for Kids

noun hov·el \ˈhə-vəl, ˈhä-\

: a small poorly built usually dirty house

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