adobe
nounmasculine/ɐˈðɔβɨ/medium
a·do·be
Definition
Sun-dried brick made of clay mixed with straw, used in traditional construction.
The historic mission was built from adobe.
Adobe construction is well-suited to arid climates.
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Common collocations
adobe walladobe houseadobe brick
Etymology
Do espanhol 'adobe', por sua vez do árabe 'aṭ-ṭūb' (o tijolo).