"microhome" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-microhome.wav Forms: microhomes [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + home. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|home}} micro- + home Head templates: {{en-noun}} microhome (plural microhomes)
  1. A very small domestic dwelling, constructed at that size in order to save environmental resources. Categories (topical): Buildings, Housing Synonyms: microhouse, tiny home, tiny house, micro-home

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