telega

[ tuh-leg-uh; Russian tyi-lye-guh ]

noun

1. a Russian cart of rude construction, having four wheels and no springs.

telega

/ tɛˈleɪɡə /

noun

1. a rough four-wheeled cart used in Russia

Word History and Origins

Origin of telega¹

First recorded in 1550–60; from Russian teléga, probably ultimately from Mongolian; compare classical Mongolian telege(n) “carriage”

Word History and Origins

Origin of telega¹

C16: from Russian

Example Sentences

Tim and Teri Telega moved into the Preserve at Westfields in Chantilly, Va., this month from San Antonio.

From Washington Post

Telega turned the top floor, which is offered as a bedroom and lounge area into an expanded man cave.

From Washington Post

“My wife got a promotion and brought us this way,” Tim Telega said.

From Washington Post

“There’s a lot to do here,” Telega said.

From Washington Post

Telega, tē-lā′ga, n. a Russian cart without springs.

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