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house of refuge

house of refuge noun: an institution for the shelter of destitute people.

Noun

house of refuge (plural houses of refuge)

  1. (historical) An institution for the shelter of destitute people.

Forms of house of refuge

pluralhouses of refuge

Questions about house of refuge

What does house of refuge mean?
House of refuge means an institution for the shelter of destitute people.
What part of speech is house of refuge?
House of refuge is a noun.
What is the plural of house of refuge?
The plural of house of refuge is houses of refuge.

Words near house of refuge in the dictionary

  1. house of mirrors
  2. House of Mouse
  3. house of office
  4. House of Parliament
  5. house of prayer
  6. house of refuge
  7. House of Representatives
  8. House of Song
  9. house of tolerance
  10. house of worship
  11. house officer

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