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rancheria
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rancheria, n. [Sp. rancheria.].
- A dwelling place of a ranchero. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- A small settlement or collection of ranchos, or rude huts, esp. for Indians. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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