earth lodge
noun
a circular, usually dome-shaped dwelling of certain North American Indians, made of posts and beams covered variously with branches, grass, sod, or earth and having a central opening in the roof, a tamped earth floor, and frequently a vestibule.
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Example sentences from the Web for earth lodge
The hill is said to be in the form of an earth-lodge, even to the extended vestibule.
Prairie Smoke (Second Edition, Revised) |Melvin Randolph GilmoreThe Pawnee had very elaborate ceremonies and traditions connected with the earth-lodge.
Prairie Smoke (Second Edition, Revised) |Melvin Randolph GilmoreThe place of meeting is the earth-lodge belonging to one of the principal chiefs.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370)) |James Owen DorseyThe dance may take place out of doors, or else in an earth-lodge.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370)) |James Owen Dorsey