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Princeton's WordNet
outhouse, privy, earth-closet, jakesnoun
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
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earth-closet
An outhouse is a small structure, separate from a main building, which covers a toilet. This is typically either a pit latrine or a bucket toilet, but other forms of dry (non-flushing) toilets may be encountered. The term may also be used to denote the toilet itself, not just the structure. Outhouses were in use in cities of developed countries (e.g. Australia) well into the second half of the twentieth century. They are still common in rural areas and also in cities of developing countries. Outhouses that are covering pit latrines in densely populated areas can cause groundwater pollution. Increasingly, "outhouse" is used for a structure outside the main living property that is more permanent in build quality than a shed. In some localities and varieties of English, particularly outside North America, the term "outhouse" refers not to a toilet, but to outbuildings in a general sense: sheds, barns, workshops, etc.
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earth-closet
An earth-closet is a type of toilet in which dry earth, ash or another similar substance is used to cover and compost human waste. It is often used in areas where there is no water supply or sewer system. The waste material is then composted and can be used as fertilizer after an appropriate period of time.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of earth-closet in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of earth-closet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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