"kashim" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kashims [plural]
Etymology: Apparently a Russian [Term?] term, perhaps ultimately from Yupik qasgiq (the terms are, at least, synonymous). In Inupiaq, the term qargi is used. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ru}} Russian [Term?], {{der|en|ypk}} Yupik, {{m|und|qasgiq}} qasgiq, {{cog|ik|-}} Inupiaq, {{m|ik|qargi}} qargi Head templates: {{en-noun}} kashim (plural kashims)
  1. A traditional, large, semisubterranean men's communal house, in which communal and ceremonial events are hosted. Synonyms: qasgiq, qargi
    Sense id: en-kashim-en-noun-~TKzX0D8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Undetermined language links

Inflected forms

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