SINCE 1828
kraal
noun
\ ˈkrȯl
, ˈkräl\
, 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)
: to pen in a kraal
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