"lavvu" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lavvus [plural]
Etymology: Probably from Northern Sami lávvu, ultimately from Proto-Samic *lāvō. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|se|lávvu}} Northern Sami lávvu, {{der|en|smi-pro|*lāvō}} Proto-Samic *lāvō Head templates: {{en-noun}} lavvu (plural lavvus)
  1. A temporary dwelling used by the Sami people of Northern Europe, similar in design to Native American tipis but less vertical and more stable in high winds.
    Sense id: en-lavvu-en-noun-Tgw0-25Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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      },
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    },
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    }
  ],
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      ],
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      "links": [
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          "dwelling",
          "dwelling"
        ],
        [
          "Sami",
          "Sami"
        ],
        [
          "tipi",
          "teepee"
        ]
      ]
    }
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}

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