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n. - A type of round stone building made with cone-shaped roof and no mortar.

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  • A trullo is a traditional conical-roofed building found in Puglia, Italy.
  • While a trullo might be cheaper than a Tuscan farmhouse, prices have risen in recent years.
  • The actor-director and his wife bought a trullo in the small town of Ceglie Messapica four years ago.
  • The owner paid €90,000 for the trullo but is spending €300,000 on the restoration and expansion, says Ms. Bruno.
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  • This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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