culverhouse

/ˈkʌlvərhaʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A house or building associated with the Culver family, especially in the United States.

“The historic culverhouse in downtown Philadelphia was converted into a museum.”

2. noun

An old term for a house or building, often associated with a noble or aristocratic family.

“In medieval England, the culverhouse was a symbol of wealth and status.”

Synonyms

  • estate
  • mansion

Antonyms

  • hovel
  • hut