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
- 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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