Quinzhee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɪnziː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quinzhee is a noun meaning (Canada) A shelter made by hollowing out a pile of snow.
Meaning
(Canada) A shelter made by hollowing out a pile of snow.
Example Sentences
Knowing the proper art of building a quin-zhee could have saved me and my friends from many snow fort cave-ins when young.
Word Forms
- quinzhees
- quinzee
- quin-zhee
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quinzee, quin-zhee, snowhole, snowpit, igloo, qamutik.
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