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igloo

 

[ หˆษชษกluห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of shelter

An igloo is a dome-shaped structure made from blocks of compressed snow, traditionally associated with the Inuit people of the Arctic. It is designed to provide warmth and shelter in extremely cold environments. Despite being made of snow, igloos can be surprisingly warm inside due to the insulating properties of snow.

Synonyms

ice shelter, snow house

Examples of usage

  • The Inuit built igloos to survive harsh winter conditions.
  • We learned how to construct an igloo during our Arctic survival training.
  • An igloo can house multiple individuals and is often used in traditional hunting camps.
  • The architect designed a modern version of an igloo using sustainable materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "igloo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iglรบ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค—เฅเคฒเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Iglu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ igloo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะณะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ igloo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚ฐใƒซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท igloo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iglรบ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iglo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ธ€๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠุบู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iglรบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iglu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iglu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญgloo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะณะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ’แƒšแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iqlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iglรบ

Etymology

The word 'igloo' originates from the Inuit language, specifically from 'iglu', which means 'house'. This term has been adopted into English to specifically refer to the snow structures associated with the Inuit culture. Historically, the construction of igloos allowed for effective insulation against the harsh Arctic temperatures, enabling communities to thrive in otherwise inhospitable environments. The design and building techniques of igloos have been passed down through generations, showcasing the ingenuity and adaptability of the Inuit people to their natural surroundings. As a cultural symbol, the igloo represents a profound connection between the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and their environment, highlighting their skills in utilizing available materials for survival.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,012 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.