Kirghiz

[ kir-geez; Russian kyir-gyees ]

noun,plural Kir·ghiz·es, (especially collectively) Kir·ghiz for 1.
  1. a member of a formerly nomadic people dwelling chiefly in Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan).

  2. the Turkic language of the Kirghiz.

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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
  1. a variant spelling of Kyrgyz

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