noun
kraal
An enclosure for livestock in southern Africa.
On a South African farm, cattle gather inside the kraal.
Etymology
The Portuguese source names an animal enclosure. Southern African kraal preserves that practical sense for a bounded area where livestock are kept.
More examples
- The herder shuts the kraal gate before nightfall.
- They repair the kraal fence to keep the goats inside.
- Separate kraals hold the sheep and cattle.
Forms
kraal · kraals