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

He lifted me up, hauled me out to the kibitka, which was filled with fresh straw, and seated me within, supporting me on his shoulder.

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

This is called the duga, and is the most prominent object to be seen about every wagon, drosky, and kibitka in Russia.

From The Land of Thor by Browne, J. Ross (John Ross)

The rascals had even carried off the rope traces, and every loose article about the kibitka.

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

We hauled up the straw and seated ourselves in the bottom of our kibitka.

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

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