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YURT
yurt
(noun) a circular domed dwelling that is portable and self-supporting; originally used by nomadic Mongol and Turkic people of central Asia but now used as inexpensive alternative or temporary housing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
yurt (plural yurts)
A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).
Synonyms
• ger (in Mongolia)
• kibitka
Source: Wiktionary
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