5 letter words starting with IG

igloo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A dome-shaped dwelling made of blocks of ice and snow, typically used by indigenous people of the Arctic regions.

Pronunciation (US): /ɪˈɡlu/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɪɡluː/

Origin and Usage: The word "igloo" comes from the Inuit language, which is spoken in the Arctic regions of Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. The word originally referred to any type of dwelling, but in English, it has come to refer specifically to the dome-shaped snow houses built by the Inuit people. The first known use of the word in English dates back to 1857.

Synonyms: Snow house, ice house, snow hut.

Related Words: Eskimo, Inuit, iglus.

Example Sentences:

• She built an igloo to protect herself from the cold.
• The Inuit people have been building igloos for centuries.
• They huddled together in the igloo to stay warm.

Parts of Speech

Iglus is a noun.

Definitions

Iglus are dome-shaped huts made of blocks of packed snow or ice.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɪɡlu/
• UK: /ˈɪɡluː/

Origin and Usage

The word iglu comes from the Inuktitut language, which is spoken in parts of Canada and Greenland. Iglus were traditionally used as temporary shelters by the Inuit people, who live in the Arctic regions of North America. Today, iglus are still used for hunting and fishing trips, as well as for tourism purposes.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for iglus, but other words for similar structures include snow houses, ice houses, and snow domes.

Related Words

• gluon
• igloo
• gluts
• glume
• glued

Example Sentences

• The Inuit people built iglus to protect themselves from the harsh Arctic weather.
• The tourists stayed in iglus during their trip to the Arctic.
• The hunters used iglus as a base camp during their hunting trips.