SEMISUBTERRANEAN Definition & Meaning

semisubterranean

[ sem-ee-suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uhn, sem-ahy- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

half below the surface of the ground:
the semisubterranean houses of some Indian tribes.

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The houses were all of the semisubterranean, circular type discussed previously.

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The circular semisubterranean house, roofed over with poles and earth-covered, is also characteristic of a wide area of central California.

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Later, their semisubterranean homes were spread widely over the Mesa Verde.

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Houses on exposed elevations he found to be still semisubterranean.

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It would also apparently explain the occurrence of the circular semisubterranean kí wi tsi we, or estufas.

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