hogan
/ˈhoʊɡɑn/
noun
- A traditional Navajo dwelling made of logs, earth, and sometimes stone, typically with a round or conical shape and a door facing east.
- The Navajo family invited us into their hogan for a storytelling session.
- Many hogans are still used for ceremonies and family gatherings on the reservation.
- She learned how to build a hogan from her grandmother, using cedar logs and packed earth.