BARRACOON


Meaning of BARRACOON in English

/bar'euh koohn"/ , n.

(formerly) a place of temporary confinement for slaves or convicts.

[ 1850-55, Amer.; barracón, equiv. to barrac ( a ) hut (see BARRACK 1 ) + -on aug. suffix ]

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