kibitka

noun

ki·​bit·​ka

kə̇ˈbitkə

plural -s

1

: a Kyrgyz circular tent of latticework and felt

2

: a Russian covered vehicle on wheels or runners

Word History

Etymology

Russian, of Turkic origin; akin to Kazan Tatar kibit booth, stall, tent, Uighur käbit

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