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hovel
noun
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How to pronounce hovel:

Definition of hovel:

hovel (noun):
an open shed or shelter
small crude shelter used as a dwelling.
a small house or hut that is dirty or badly in need of repair

Synonyms for hovel:

cabin
camp
cottage
den
hole
hooch
hootch
hut
hutch
igloo
iglu
shack
shanty
shed
shelter
slum
tent
whare

Antonyms for hovel:

alcazar
castle
hall
manor
palace
palazzo
seraglio
villa

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