kraal

noun

\ ˈkrȯl

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, 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

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Next to each tent was a protective kraal of thorn brush for the animals at night. — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, "Going Off-Grid in Namibia," 21 Dec. 2018

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The first known use of kraal was in 1731

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