What is another word for Jacal?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈakə͡l] (IPA) 
Jacal is a Spanish word that refers to a type of humble, rustic shelter made by interweaving sticks and branches with mud or adobe. Alternatively known as wattle-and-daub huts, jacals were commonly used by indigenous peoples of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. There are several other words that can be used synonymously for the term jacal, such as hovel, shack, shanty, hut, cabin, or cottage. All of these words describe small, simple structures, typically made of natural materials, which are often associated with poverty or rural living. Despite their humble appearance, these types of dwellings can still provide simple, comfortable shelter for those who live in them.
