Meaning of the word yurt in English

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yurt

US /jɝːt/
UK /jɝːt/
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Noun

1.

a circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework, used by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey.

Example:
The nomadic family lived in a traditional yurt.
Many glamping sites offer luxurious yurts for rent.
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