What does HOGAN mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A traditional Navajo dwelling made of earth and branches, typically in the shape of a dome.
• A military slang term for a tent or temporary shelter.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhoʊɡən/
• UK: /ˈhəʊɡən/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hogan" comes from the Navajo language, where it refers to a traditional type of dwelling. The term has also been adopted by the US military as slang for a tent or temporary shelter.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• Agony
• Bogan
• Gohan
• Logan
• Organ

Example Sentences:

• The Navajo family lived in a hogan made of earth and branches.
• The soldiers set up a hogan to protect themselves from the elements.