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Synonyms for adobe


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-doh-bee
Phonetic Transcription : əˈdoʊ bi



Définition of adobe

Origin :
  • 1739, American English, from Spanish adobe, from oral form of Arabic al-tob "the brick," from Coptic tube "brick," a word found in hieroglyphics.
  • noun sun-dried brick
Example sentences :
  • Every day Schiefflin set forth on his mule from the adobe house.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • There were several men lounging about the adobe when he reached it.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • The adobe flashed out from the shadow and Roger slid down into the well.
  • Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie
  • Dick suggested we save lumber by making the engine house of adobe.
  • Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie
  • "If the adobe won't take too long, I like the idea," said Roger.
  • Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie
  • I haven't been away from sight of this adobe hut but twice in a year.
  • Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie
  • They had expected trouble when they reached the vicinity of the adobe church.
  • Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin
  • At night we have sought the hospitality of the owner of some adobe hut.
  • Extract from : « Mexico » by Charles Reginald Enock
  • The living room was long and low, with an adobe fireplace at one end.
  • Extract from : « Still Jim » by Honor Willsie Morrow
  • He found Pen with Mrs. Flynn in the shining little kitchen of his adobe.
  • Extract from : « Still Jim » by Honor Willsie Morrow

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