kraal

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1kraal

noun \ˈkrl, ˈkräl\

Definition of KRAAL

1
a : a village of southern African natives b : the native village community
2
: an enclosure for animals especially in southern Africa

Origin of KRAAL

Afrikaans, from Portuguese curral pen for cattle, enclosure, from Vulgar Latin *currale enclosure for vehicles — more at corral
First Known Use: 1731

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