What does IGLUS mean?

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.