kraal

/krɑːl/
noun
  1. A traditional African village or settlement, typically surrounded by a fence or wall.
    • The cattle were kept safe inside the kraal at night.
    • The chief called a meeting in the center of the kraal.
    • The tourists visited a kraal to learn about the local culture.
  2. An enclosure for cattle or other livestock in southern Africa.
    • They led the cows into the kraal for milking.
    • During the storm, the sheep huddled together in the kraal.
    • The farmer built a new kraal to hold the goats.
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