kibitka

British  

/ kɪˈbɪtkə /

noun

1. (in Russia) a covered sledge or wagon

2. a felt tent used among the Tatars of central Asia

3. a Tatar family

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Etymology

Origin of kibitka

C18: Russian, from Tatar kibits

Example Sentences

The setting up of the kibitka concludes the whole ceremony.

From Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. by Hell, Xavier Hommaire de

As usual, they gathered around us before we were out of our kibitka, laid hold of our baggage, and in Hebrew, Lithuanian, and Polish, were clamorous in offers of service.

From Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 by Stephens, John Lloyd

The more we became accustomed to the stillness and grandeur of the desert, the better we understood the Kalmuck's passionate love for the steppes and his kibitka.

From Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. by Hell, Xavier Hommaire de

Here we found the reception-hall, a large tent, or kibitka, of a dome-like shape.

From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther

I got out, and he threw his arms around me, kissed me on both cheeks, called me his friend and brother, and mounted the kibitka with the old seigneur.

From Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 by Stephens, John Lloyd