hovel

hov·el

noun \ˈhə-vəl, ˈhä-\

Definition of HOVEL

1

: an open shed or shelter

2

: tabernacle

3

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

Examples of HOVEL

1. <refugees living in crowded hovels>

Origin of HOVEL

Middle English

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to HOVEL

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

Related Words: lean-to, shed; cot, cottage, lodge; cabana; bungalow, chalet; hogan, wickiup, wigwam; tent

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Rhymes with HOVEL

shovel