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 Definitions of barracoon  [ˌbær əˈkun]  

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Definition of 'barracoon' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) barracoon
(formerly) a place of temporary confinement for slaves or convicts.

Etymology:  (1850–55, Amer.; < Sp barracón=barrac(a) hut (see barrack1) +-on aug. suffix)

Definition of 'barracoon' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) barracoon
a slave warehouse, or an inclosure where slaves are quartered temporarily

'barracoon' - Nearby Entries  

barpost  barracan  barraclade  barracoon  barracouata  barranca  



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