ˈshaˌlā, shaˈlā sometimes ˈshalē noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from French dialect (Switzerland and Savoy); akin to Old Provençal & Catalan cala cove, inlet; basic meaning: sheltered place
1. : a remote herdsman's hut in the Alps
2.
a. : a Swiss dwelling characterized by unconcealed structrual members that are emphasized by decorative carving, a roof with a wide overhang at the front and sides, and balconies and an exterior staircase under the eaves
b. : a cottage or house built in the style of such a dwelling
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