(UK) a building where monkeys are exhibited to the public

plural of house gecko

Any lizard in the genus Hemidactylus. Several species live in houses.

(historical) An institution for the shelter of destitute people.

plural of house of refuge

Common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), native to southeast Asia.

(historical) A house of correction where delinquent women such as prostitutes were made to work at spinning.

plural of spinning house

alternative form of custom house

plural of customs house