COMPOUND


Meaning of COMPOUND in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' käm- ˌ pau ̇ nd

Function: noun

Etymology: by folk etymology from Malay kampung group of buildings, village

Date: 1679

: a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings and especially residences

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