Kirghiz

[ kir-geez; Russian kyir-gyees ]

noun

, plural Kir·ghiz·es, (especially collectively) Kir·ghiz

1. a member of a formerly nomadic people dwelling chiefly in Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan).
2. the Turkic language of the Kirghiz.

Kirghiz

/ ˈkɜːɡɪz /

noun

1. a variant spelling of Kyrgyz

Example Sentences

Omsk is the center of that military organization of Western Siberia which is intended to overawe the Kirghiz population.

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In fact, rumor of the rising of the Kirghiz hordes, and of the Tartar invasion had transpired in some degree.

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The Kirghiz begin making it in April, and its due agitation and fermentation occupy about fourteen days.

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The fur of these animals is very valuable, and the Kirghiz hunters carry thousands every year to the great market of Orenburg.

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On entering a Kirghiz yourt in summer, one of the Chinese bowls full of koumis is presented to each guest.

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