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- [krahl]
- /krɑl/
- /krɑːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krahl]
- /krɑl/
Definitions of kraal word
- noun kraal an enclosure for cattle and other domestic animals in southern Africa. 1
- noun kraal a village of the native peoples of South Africa, usually surrounded by a stockade or the like and often having a central space for livestock. 1
- noun kraal such a village as a social unit. 1
- noun kraal an enclosure where wild animals are exhibited, as in a zoo. 1
- verb with object kraal to shut up in a krall, as cattle. 1
- noun kraal A traditional African village of huts, typically enclosed by a fence. 1
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Origin of kraal
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Afrikaans < Portuguese curral pen; see corral
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Parts of speech for Kraal
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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exclamation
kraal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kraal usage trend in Literature
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