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SYLLABICATION:com·pound
PRONUNCIATION:  kmpound
NOUN:1. A building or buildings, especially a residence or group of residences, set off and enclosed by a barrier. 2. An enclosed area used for confining prisoners of war.
ETYMOLOGY:Alteration of Malay kampong, village.
 
 
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