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Yukagir

American  
[yoo-kuh-geer] / ˌju kəˈgɪər /

noun

  • Yukagirs,
    plural
  • Yukagir
    plural
  1. Yukaghir.


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The Chuances and Yukagirs have already become mere fragments of tribes, and their languages will perish with the present generation.

From Tent Life in Siberia by Kennan, George

I had been trying it one clear cold day out-of-doors, and quite a crowd of Chukchis and Yukagirs had gathered around me to see what I was doing.

From Tent Life in Siberia by Kennan, George

By the Russians, Chuances, and Yukagirs, Anadyrsk was finally rebuilt, and became in time a trading-post of considerable importance.

From Tent Life in Siberia by Kennan, George

Replying to the respectful salutations of the Chuances, Yukagirs, and Russian Cossacks who in yellow fur hoods and potted deerskin coats crowded about the door, I followed the priest into the house.

From Tent Life in Siberia by Kennan, George

All the natives in north-eastern Siberia, except the Kamchadals, Chuances, and Yukagirs, who are partially Russianised, may be referred to one or another of three great classes.

From Tent Life in Siberia by Kennan, George

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