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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