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Stilt houses

Scope note

Use for houses constructed on stilts above the ground, found in hot, moist regions and on uneven terrain. PUTNAM

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005454

Narrower Terms used

chickees

Term used for

houses, stilt

Equivalent Terms used

stilt house

Created

13yrs ago

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