earth closet
earth closet noun: an outhouse or lavatory which uses a cesspit rather than a flush toilet and plumbing.
Noun
earth closet (plural earth closets)
- An outhouse or lavatory which uses a cesspit rather than a flush toilet and plumbing.
- Synonyms:
- bathroom, latrine, necessarium, toilet, toilet room, urinal, water closet, WC, cloaca, closet
Synonyms of earth closet
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- kocay
- siege
- cludgie
- netty
- six
- facilities
- lavatory
- lavabo
- necessary
- necessary room
- office of ease
- place
- potty
- small room
- smallest room
- throne room
- cottage
- geography
- khazi
- usual offices
- amenities
- restroom
- washroom
- comfort room
- CR
- closet of decency
- closet of ease
- house of office
- necessary place
- purging place
Forms of earth closet
| plural | earth closets |
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Words formed from earth closet
Questions about earth closet
- What does earth closet mean?
- Earth closet means an outhouse or lavatory which uses a cesspit rather than a flush toilet and plumbing.
- What part of speech is earth closet?
- Earth closet is a noun.
- What is the plural of earth closet?
- The plural of earth closet is earth closets.
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