igloo

Definition

An igloo is a dome-shaped hut made of snow and ice. It is a type of shelter that is used by the Inuit people of the Arctic.

Igloos are built by stacking blocks of snow on top of each other. The blocks are cut into a specific shape so that they fit together tightly. This helps to keep the igloo warm and dry.

Igloos have a small opening at the top that allows smoke from a fire to escape. The fire is used for cooking and warmth.

Igloos are temporary shelters. They are usually only used for a few days or weeks at a time. When the snow melts, the igloo collapses.

How can the word be used?

The Inuit built an igloo to shelter themselves from the cold Arctic weather.

Different forms of the word

There are no other forms of the word "igloo". It is a noun that refers to a dome-shaped house made of snow or blocks of ice. It is commonly used by the Inuit people of the Arctic. The word "igloo" is derived from the Inuktitut word "igdlu", which also means "house".

The word "igloo" is spelled the same way in all forms, singular and plural. There are no abbreviations or nicknames for the word "igloo".

Etymology

The word "igloo" is derived from the Inuktitut word "igdlu", which means "house". The Inuktitut language is spoken by the Inuit people of the Arctic.

The word "igdlu" is made up of the following parts:

"ig" means "house".

"dlu" means "snow".

Question

Who lives in an igloo?