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rondawel

rondawel is the alternative form of rondavel.

Meaning of rondavel

Noun

rondavel (plural rondavels)

  1. (South Africa) A traditional circular design of house, typically with a conical roof, commonly thatched. Still used in rural regions, but also popular as a theme in the ambience of resorts, either as chalets or as cheap utility buildings.
    • For instance those households which only have a single dwelling unit may use it as a kitchen, living room and sleeping room whether it be a hut, a rondavel or a house.1963, Basutoland. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural implements and storage facilities

Forms of rondawel

pluralrondawels

Questions about rondawel

What is rondawel the alternative form of?
Rondawel is the alternative form of rondavel.

Words near rondawel in the dictionary

  1. rondallas
  2. Rondan
  3. Rondas
  4. rondavel
  5. rondavels
  6. rondawel
  7. rondawels
  8. ronde
  9. ronde-bosse
  10. rondeau
  11. rondeaus

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