chickee

/ˈtʃɪki/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually portable, dwelling or shelter, especially one used by the Seminole people of Florida.

“The chickee was handmade by the tribe and served as a temporary home during their hunting trips.”

2. verb

To live or reside in a chickee.

“The family chickees during the winter months to escape the cold weather.”

Synonyms

  • hut
  • shelter

Antonyms

  • mansion
  • palace