kraal

noun

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\ ˈkrȯl

, ˈkräl

Definition of kraal

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a village of southern African natives

b : the native village community

2 : an enclosure for animals especially in southern Africa

kraal

verb

kraaled; kraaling; kraals

Definition of kraal (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to pen in a kraal

Examples of kraal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In fact, by 1978, black children could be shot on sight for leaving their family's kraal, or homestead. — Alexandra Fuller, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2020 Inspired by a traditional kraal (village) and surrounded by four savannahs, the lodge is home to 30 wildlife species — zebras, giraffes, flamingos, and gazelles — some of which can be spotted wandering past room windows. — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020 Next to each tent was a protective kraal of thorn brush for the animals at night. — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2018

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