longhouse
noun
long·house
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhau̇s 
-ˈhau̇s
: a long communal dwelling of some North American Indians (such as the Iroquois)
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Visitors can step inside longhouses with open hearths, learn about farming techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for the lives of the people who laid the foundations of Norway’s Viking society.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The area is steeped in Viking history and is home to the largest Viking longhouse in the world (now the Lofotr Viking Museum), dating back to 500 AD.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s known for its longhouse buildings that feel plucked out of the Pacific.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
His signature flower characters, rendered in rainbow hues, stand tall against the medieval landscape, while tiny anime animals are scattered throughout — waving at viewers from the banks of the Kamo River or roaring atop the roof of a traditional Japanese longhouse.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The area is steeped in Viking history and is home to the largest Viking longhouse in the world (now the Lofotr Viking Museum), dating back to 500 AD.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s known for its longhouse buildings that feel plucked out of the Pacific.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
His signature flower characters, rendered in rainbow hues, stand tall against the medieval landscape, while tiny anime animals are scattered throughout — waving at viewers from the banks of the Kamo River or roaring atop the roof of a traditional Japanese longhouse.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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longhouse
noun
long·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a long dwelling especially of the Iroquois for several families
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