zareba

An enclosure of bushes or stakes protecting a campsite or village in northeast Africa.

A campsite or village protected by such an enclosure.

In Sudan and adjoining parts of Africa, an inclosure against enemies or wild animals, as by a thorn-hedge; a fortified camp in general. Also written zareeba, zereba, zeriba, etc.

An improvised stockade; especially, one made of thorn bushes, etc.

an improvised stockade constructed especially of thornbushes and used for defense in parts of Africa

a village protected by such a structure