twigloo

English

A twigloo

Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁

Proto-Indo-European *dwi-

Proto-Indo-European *dwigʰomder.

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.