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- noun Plural form of
hogan .
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Today, they are known for their houses, called hogans, made of logs and earth; for their work as ranchers and shepherds; and for their skill in weaving distinctive blankets and fashioning turquoise and silver jewelry.
Navajos 2002
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At present the Navajos live in little huts, called hogans, scattered over the reservation, and it is very seldom that more than one or two of these huts are found together.
The Navajo Indians 1890
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In the interest of brevity, I've left out other classics and potentially denigrating favorites such as jugs, melons, hogans, cans, headlights, fun bags, yabbos and gazongas.
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I'm talking about the Navajo, or more correctly, Dine' Elders who live traditionally in hogans with dirt floors and no running water or electricity.
Jay Tavare: Adopt a Native Elder: When the Spirit Moves You... Jay Tavare 2011
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I'm talking about the Navajo, or more correctly, Dine' Elders who live traditionally in hogans with dirt floors and no running water or electricity.
Jay Tavare: Adopt a Native Elder: When the Spirit Moves You... Jay Tavare 2011
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Afterall, some of them went home to hogans without water, electricity, or bathrooms; but, the overwhelming majority just wanted a chance in life.
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Did you just watch another “hogans heroes” episode between fox cable “news” shows?
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One room hogans are common and they are heated with "woods" that my students have to keep going throughout the night.
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Or is it just that all the "Log Cabin" Republicans relocated to hogans?
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She comes out of the bathroom and says "whoooo, I'm higher than hogans goat."
grizmom Diary Entry grizmom 2007
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