hogan
/ˈhoʊ.ɡən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hogans
Meaning · English
A one-room Native American (especially Navajo) dwelling or lodge, constructed of wood and earth and covered with mud.
Noun
Examples
The wives of warriors were under strict instructions not to leave their hogans until the men had returned, hopefully successful, from their martial adventures abroad […].
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hogan” mean?
A one-room Native American (especially Navajo) dwelling or lodge, constructed of wood and earth and covered with mud.
Is “hogan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.