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adobe

Pronunciation: [/əˈdəʊ.bi/]

Word

Context: “building material”

(noun) a type of brick made from mud and straw, often used to build houses in dry climates. It is a strong and durable material.

Example

The house was constructed using adobe bricks.

Example

They chose not to use adobe for the construction due to the rainy climate.

Example

Have you ever seen a house made of adobe?

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