quinzhee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shelter made by hollowing out a pile of snow.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪnziː/ En-us-quinzhee.ogg

Word forms

quinzhee quinzhees quinzee quin-zhee

Etymology

Borrowed from South Slavey kǫ́ yíi (“in the house”).

Related words

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