twigloo

twigloo

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Germanic *twīgą
Proto-West Germanic *twīg
Old English twiġ
Middle English twig
English twig
Proto-Eskimo *ǝŋlu
Proto-Inuit *ǝɣlu
Inuktitut ᐃᒡᓗ (iclo)bor.
English igloo
blend
English twigloo

    Blend of twig + igloo.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈtwɪɡluː/

    Noun

    twigloo (plural twigloos)

    1. A temporary circular shelter or structure built from thin branches.
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