definition of the word compound

Possibly from Malay kampong, kampung "group of buildings, village".

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• (UK) /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/, /"kQmpaUnd/
• (US) enPR: kŏm'pound, IPA: /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/, SAMPA: /"kAmpaUnd/

compound (plural compounds)

1. an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

• (enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined): gaol/jail, pen, pound, prison

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