ADOBE Definition & Meaning

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adobe

[ uh-doh-bee ]

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noun

sun-dried brick made of clay and straw, in common use in countries having little rainfall.
a yellow silt or clay, deposited by rivers, used to make bricks.
a building constructed of adobe.
a dark, heavy soil, containing clay.

adobe

/ əˈ��əʊ��ɪ /

noun

1. a sun-dried brick used for building
2. ( as modifier )
  an adobe house
a building constructed of such bricks
the clayey material from which such bricks are made

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of adobe¹

1750–60; Americanism; < Spanish < Arabic ��-ṭu�� the brick < Coptic to:o:be brick < Egyptian Demotic tb < Egyptian Hieroglyphic ��̱��

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of adobe¹

C19: from Spanish

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Today, the two-story adobe residence is a local, state and national historic landmark offering year-round exhibitions, educational programs and cultural events that explore the many identities of the West.

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In addition to the fireproof qualities of building with earthen materials, adobes have other strong characteristics that strengthen the argument for reintroducing them into the city’s architectural fold.

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Hackman was a lover of the arts and a painter himself, so he fit in well: Santa Fe is known for its iconic adobe architecture and is home to more than 250 galleries.

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The SuperAdobe has International Code Conference approval as a form of adobe architecture, and the organization is working on getting the structures International Residential Code approval next.

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If you have the time, hike the park road up to the adobe visitors center and museum.

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ado adobe flat

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