sugarhouse

[ shoog-er-hous ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural sug·ar·hous·es [shoog, -er-hou-ziz].

First recorded in 1590–1600; sugar + house

Almost every turn of the mighty stream disclosed a sugarhouse of red brick, with a centre and wings, all much alike.

After the canes are cut they are hauled to the mill or sugarhouse on wagons.

Often a number of people will be invited to go to the sugarhouse and take part in the operation.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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