Earthhouse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɜːθˌhaʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Earthhouse is a noun meaning (now rare) An underground chamber or habitation; a souterrain.
Meaning
(now rare) An underground chamber or habitation; a souterrain.
More Meanings
- A dwelling that has been built to blend in with the surrounding landscape, being mostly underground with a grassy contoured roof; it may also be completely underground, or have a topping of intensive growth.
Example Sentences
There were many other heirlooms heaped inside the earth-house, because long ago, with deliberate care, some forgotten person had deposited the whole rich inheritance of a high-born race in this ancient cache.
Word Forms
- earthhouses
- earth house
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fieldhouse, pithouse, worldhouse, treehouse, dwelling-house, hothouse.
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