whitewash

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At Pungo Andongo, for instance, the whitewash is all removed from the north side of the houses.

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  1. noun A mixture of lime and water, often with whiting, size, or glue added, that is used to whiten walls, fences, or other structures.
  2. noun Concealment or palliation of flaws or failures.
  3. noun A defeat in a game in which the loser scores no points.

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whitewash:   whitewashing ·  whitewashed
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/ˈhwaɪtwɑʃ/
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