rondavel

rondavel
noun /ɹɒnˈdɑːv(ə)l/
A traditional circular house, typically with a conical roof.

The buildings consisted of two iingxande (or rectangular houses) and seven stately rondavels (superior huts), all washed in white lime, dazzling even in the light of the setting sun.


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