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Jacal

Noun (Architecture): A type of simple, traditional adobe house, typically found in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico.

Example Sentence: The jacal had thick, earthen walls and a thatched roof, providing natural insulation against the desert heat.

Noun (Local): In local dialects of certain Native American tribes, jacal refers to a makeshift shelter or temporary dwelling.

Example Sentence: The hiker quickly built a small jacal using branches and leaves to protect herself from the sudden rainstorm.

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