n.
A small storehouse constructed over a spring and used to keep food cool.
springhouse
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A small structure, typically of masonry construction, usually built into the slope of a hillside and enclosing a natural spring; the water flows into a small pool within the springhouse, keeping it cool at all times, and providing an excellent storage place for dairy products and other perishable foods.
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