English Word · Intermediate
jacal
A wattle-and-mud hut common in Mexico and the southwestern US
Pronunciation: /həˈkɑːl/
Meaning
A wattle-and-mud hut common in Mexico and the southwestern US.
Example
A few jacales of brush and mud with brush roofs and a pole corral where five scrubby horses with big heads stood looking solemnly at the horses passing in the road.
A few jacales of brush and mud with brush roofs and a pole corral where five scrubby horses with big heads stood looking solemnly at the horses passing in the road.
Practice tips
- Practice jacal out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.