Kirghiz
noun
a member of a formerly nomadic people dwelling chiefly in Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan).
Kirghizes
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pluralof Kirghiz.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Kirghizes usually protect their eyes by a long lock of horse-hair hanging down over the forehead from beneath the cap, or blacken the eye cavities and nose with charcoal.
From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Sven Anders Hedin
The black tents of the Kirghizes stand scattered about like spots on a panther's skin.
From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Sven Anders Hedin
The ten yaks stood tethered in the snow outside, and the Kirghizes curled themselves up in their skin coats like hedgehogs.
From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Sven Anders Hedin
The Kirghizes walked on foot and urged the animals up towards the giddy heights.
From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Sven Anders Hedin
Two Kirghizes go in front with sticks to mark out the way, in order that the horses may not sink in the snow.
From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Sven Anders Hedin
