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单词 fogou
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Definition of fogou in English:

fogou

nounPlural fogous ˈfəʊɡuːˈfəʊɡəʊ
Archaeology

  • A form of artificial underground passage or chamber found in Cornwall.

    〔考古〕在康沃尔郡发现的人工地下通道（或地下室）

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A fogou or underground passage lies 130 m. to the south.
    • One interpretation of fogous is that they were storage-spaces - although the year-round dampness makes this unlikely.
    • It would also have been difficult to get anything in and out of the fogou through the tiny entrances.
    • These people use the fogou as their spiritual center for ceremony, initiation and teaching.
    • There are only 11 other definite or probable fogous known, and around 20 other possible sites.

Origin

From Cornish fogo, fougo.
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