Kraal

Kraal
Kraal Kraal (kr[aum]l or kr[add]l; 277), n. [D., a village, inclosure, park, prob. fr. Pg. curral a cattle pen; the same word as Sp. corral. See {Corral}.] 1. A collection of huts within a stockade; a village; sometimes, a single hut. [South Africa] [1913 Webster]

2. An inclosure into which are driven wild elephants which are to be tamed and educated. [Ceylon] [1913 Webster]


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