hovel

Meanings

• noun

  A small, rough, and often poorly built dwelling, especially one that is old or run-down.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɒvəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hovel
dovel , novel , rivel

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Variants

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hovel , hovels

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Etymology

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Originally, a hovel was a small, thatched farm building used for storing grain or housing livestock. Over time, it came to refer to a small, rough dwelling for humans.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hovel' comes from the Old English word 'hofel', meaning 'enclosure' or 'yard'.

2. In medieval Europe, peasants were required to live in hovels on their lord's land.

3. Some modern-day hovels are used as tourist attractions, allowing visitors to experience rural life as it was lived centuries ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. cottage: Both hovels and cottages are types of rural dwellings, but cottages are generally smaller and more well-built than hovels.

2. shack: A shack is a type of simple, often rundown dwelling, similar to a hovel.

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Culture

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In literature, hovels have been used to represent poverty, isolation, or hardship. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', the character Mr. Micawber lives in a hovel.

How to Memorize "hovel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, rundown dwelling with thatched roof and mud walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hovel' with the idea of poverty or hardship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym H.O.V.E.L.: Home Of Very Enduring Living.

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