yuruk

noun

yu·​ruk

variants or juruk

yəˈru̇k

plural -s

1

usually capitalized : one of a nomadic shepherd people of the mountains of southeastern Anatolia

2

: a Turkish rug from the Konya and Karaman regions, southeastern Anatolia, characterized by bold geometric designs and vivid colors

Word History

Etymology

Turkish yürük nomad

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