crannoge

/ˈkrænɒɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, artificial island in a lake or river, typically used as a dwelling or fishing station in ancient or medieval Ireland.

“The archaeologists discovered a crannoge on the lake that dated back to the Iron Age.”

Synonyms

  • dwelling
  • island
  • raft

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis