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- [yoo rt]
- /yʊərt/
- /ˈjʊrt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo rt]
- /yʊərt/
Definitions of yurt word
- noun yurt a tentlike dwelling of the Mongol and Turkic peoples of central Asia, consisting of a cylindrical wall of poles in a lattice arrangement with a conical roof of poles, both covered by felt or skins. 1
- noun yurt A circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework, used by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey. 1
- noun yurt tent used by nomadic tribes 1
- noun yurt a circular tent consisting of a framework of poles covered with felt or skins, used by Mongolian and Turkic nomads of E and central Asia 0
- noun yurt a circular tent of felt or skins on a framework of poles, used by nomads of Mongolia 0
- noun yurt A large, round semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and conical roof usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia. 0
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Origin of yurt
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Russian yurt < Turkic; compare Turkish yurt home, fatherland, with cognates meaning “abode, dwelling” in all branches of Turkic
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Parts of speech for Yurt
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adjective
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preposition
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yurt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for yurt
noun yurt
- canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
- pavilion — a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
- hogan — Ben, 1912–97, U.S. golfer.
- tabernacle — any place or house of worship, especially one designed for a large congregation.
- tepee — a tent of the American Indians, made usually from animal skins laid on a conical frame of long poles and having an opening at the top for ventilation and a flap door.
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