snout house
n.— «Residential developments now popping up across the city, Bliss says, often reflect the city’s lack of design control over new homes. He refers to them as “snout houses,” garages out front and living areas to the rear.» —“Forest Grove Candidates Aim For Livability” by Richard N. Colby Oregonian (Portland) Oct. 8, 1996. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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