DCHP-2

plank house DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• among Coast Indians, a long rectangular communal dwelling, built of cedar, housing several families, and used at times for ceremonial affairs.

  See also: longhouse (def. 2)  ranch ((2)) ((n.)) ( def. 2a)  rancherie (def. 2)  ranch-house ((2)) (def. 1)