Word info

longhouse

Noun

Meaning

A long communal housing of the Iroquois and some other American Indians, the Malaysians, the Indonesians, the Vikings, and many other peoples.

(obsolete, euphemistic) An outhouse: an outbuilding used for urination and defecation.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bathroom

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

He’s also a faith keeper at the Mohawk Trail longhouse during ceremonies, and spends a lot of time volunteering. Source: Internet

Students in Scott’s class handmade every tree, longhouse, and wigwam in the village, along with the sole log cabin that historical accounts report belonged to a French gunsmith who lived in the village. Source: Internet

C.” Southard, shared their art and their personal stories with approximately 20 students at Lane’s Longhouse. Source: Internet

SIBU: A 20-year-old odd job worker was found dead in a hut located next to a longhouse in Tanjung Penasu, Batang Igan, here, today. Source: Internet

But it's better in the Longhouse," Brown said. Source: Internet

Elijah added, “We’re building a cookhouse as well; almost the same size as the Longhouse.” Source: Internet

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