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backhouse
[bak-hous]
noun
plural
backhousesa building behind the main building, often serving a subsidiary purpose.
a privy; outhouse.
backhouse
/ ˈæˌʊ /
noun
another word for outhouse
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of backhouse1
Example Sentences
Tom Backhouse, who grew up exploring Dartmoor, said the ruling was a chance to reconnect with nature, if done respectfully.
This daffodil is one of many bred by the plantswoman Sarah Backhouse.
"It's a choreographed dance," explained lead author Fiona Backhouse, a postdoctoral researcher with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
"Albert's Lyrebirds are actually moving the structure while they're singing so it becomes an active part of their performance," said Backhouse.
"One possibility for why they do this vine-shaking is that it enhances their display, making the male look bigger and more vigorous by creating an impressive spectacle for a watching female," said Backhouse.
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