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Sherpa Definition

Sherpa (s̸hʉr′pə, s̸her′-)

noun

  1. pl. -·pas or -·pa a member of a Tibetan people living on the S slopes of the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal, known for their endurance at high altitudes and often serving as guides for foreign mountain climbers
  2. a fabric with a woolly pile of polyester, cotton, etc., often used for linings of winter clothing

Sherpa Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fleece: This warm, stylish bed cat bed is made from thermal sherpa fleece fabric with the Danish Design paw print motif.
  • party: The sherpa party found him shivering over a candle part way out of the cave.
  • team: Our sherpa team, under the leadership of our Sirdar, Karma, went ahead of us to establish the camp.
  • crew: The sherpa crew did an amazing task digging out all of the tent platforms and building cook shelters.
  • village: A comfortable and relaxing trek through the interesting sherpa villages of the Khumbu.
  • expedition: Please make checks payable to: Sherpa Expeditions and then send them to: Sherpa Expeditions, 131a Heston Road, Hounslow, Middx.