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YURT

yurt

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yurt

Main Entry:

yurt Listen to the pronunciation of yurt

Pronunciation:

\ˈyu̇rt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

Date:

1876

: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia; also : a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design

[yurt illustration]

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YURT

yurt

One entry found.

yurt

Main Entry:

yurt Listen to the pronunciation of yurt

Pronunciation:

\ˈyu̇rt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

Date:

1876

: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia; also : a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design

[yurt illustration]

yeah that's the more traditional yurt...modern yurs that people live in now are...well...more modern *LOL* ... as far as beuilding materials and techniques go...

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