gunyah

/ˈɡuːnaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Aboriginal Australian shelter, often a simple hut or lean-to made of branches, leaves, and other natural materials.

“The hikers sought shelter in a nearby gunyah to escape the storm.”

Synonyms

  • hut
  • shelter

Antonyms

  • high-rise building
  • permanent dwelling