"shouse" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ʃaʊs/ Forms: shouses [plural]
Etymology: Contraction of shithouse. Etymology templates: {{no deprecated lang param usage|Contraction of <span class='form-of-definition-link'><i class="Latn mention" lang="en">shithouse</i></span>.|lang=}} Contraction of shithouse., {{contraction of|en|shithouse}} Contraction of shithouse. Head templates: {{en-noun}} shouse (plural shouses)
  1. (Australia slang) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory. Tags: Australia, slang Categories (topical): Buildings, Rooms, Toilet (room) Synonyms: bathroom, s'house

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