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barracoon.

A temporary cage for holding (originally) black slaves, and later convicts and other types of prisoners.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A temporary cage for holding (originally) black slaves, and later convicts and other types of prisoners.

Where this word comes from

From Spanish barracón, barraca.

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