Kirghiz

[ kir-geez; Russian kyir-gyees ]

/ kɪrˈgiz; Russian kyɪrˈgyis /

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noun, plural Kir·ghiz·es, (especially collectively) Kir·ghiz for 1.

a member of a formerly nomadic people dwelling chiefly in Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan).

the Turkic language of the Kirghiz.

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Words nearby Kirghiz

Kirby-Smith, Kirchhoff, Kirchhoff's law, Kirchhoff's laws, Kirchner, Kirghiz, Kirghizia, Kirghiz Steppe, Kiribati, kirigami, Kirilenko

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How to use Kirghiz in a sentence

Omsk is the center of that military organization of Western Siberia which is intended to overawe the Kirghiz population.
Michael Strogoff|Jules Verne
In fact, rumor of the rising of the Kirghiz hordes, and of the Tartar invasion had transpired in some degree.
Michael Strogoff|Jules Verne
The Kirghiz begin making it in April, and its due agitation and fermentation occupy about fourteen days.
The Desert World|Arthur Mangin
The fur of these animals is very valuable, and the Kirghiz hunters carry thousands every year to the great market of Orenburg.
The Desert World|Arthur Mangin

On entering a Kirghiz yourt in summer, one of the Chinese bowls full of koumis is presented to each guest.
The Desert World|Arthur Mangin

British Dictionary definitions for Kirghiz

Kirghiz

Kirgiz

/ (ˈkɜːɡɪz) /

noun

a variant spelling of Kyrgyz

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