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yurt Definition

yurt (yo̵ort)

noun

a circular tent of felt or skins on a framework of poles, used by nomads of Mongolia

Etymology: < Russ yurta, yurt < a Turkic language: orig. meaning dwelling, home

yurt Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: We have a Yurt for hire in the summer.

Adjective modifier

  • Mongolian: This includes the chance to experience life in a Mongolian yurt, a traditional tent which has been decorated by children from Bredenbury school.
  • beautiful: Hooe's Yurts hire out beautiful Yurts for festivals, parties, weddings and all sorts of shindigs.

Modifies a noun

  • room: Bee room, classroom and yurt room ( by prior appointment only ).
  • camp: The yurt camp has compost toilets and cold water on tap, and there is a hot shower at the Green Kitchen.

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