Definition

1. Noun:
   • An Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome: An "iglu" is a traditional shelter, historically associated with Inuit peoples, constructed from compacted snow blocks or sod, forming a dome-shaped structure.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The hunters built an iglu for shelter during the snowstorm.
  • Traditional knowledge includes the skill of constructing a stable iglu.

Advanced Usage

• "iglu" as a cultural symbol: The word can be used to represent traditional Inuit ingenuity and adaptation to Arctic environments.
  • The museum exhibit featured an iglu to illustrate Arctic survival techniques.

Variants and Related Words

• Igloo: This is the more common English spelling variant of "iglu".
  • The children built a small igloo in the backyard after the heavy snowfall.

Synonyms

• Snow house: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the building material.
• Dome hut: A synonym highlighting the distinctive architectural shape.

Noun

1. an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome