word
hogan
HOH-gahn
ˈhoʊɡænListen
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Syllable breakdown
hogan
Dictionary meaning
A traditional Navajo dwelling built of logs and earth, typically with a domed or conical roof and a door facing east to welcome the sunrise.
History and origin
Navajo (Diné) — 'hooghan' meaning 'home place'.
Common mispronunciations
HOH-gunhoh-GAHN
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