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Meanings of kirghis in English
Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia, primarily Kyrgyzstan.
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Examples for "kyrgyz"
Examples for "kyrgyz"
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He said Kyrgyz officials had told him their state coffers were empty.
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Kyrgyz officials on Monday refused to comment on whether talks were continuing.
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A Kyrgyz Interior Ministry spokesman said the car exploded inside the compound.
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We are trying to establish contact with Kyrgyz authorities, Qureshi told Reuters.
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There has always been rivalry between Kyrgyz people and traditionally richer Uzbeks.
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A single wolf had recently worried 180 sheep belonging to a Kirghiz.
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Another Kirghiz, who was mounted, was attacked and killed, horse and all.
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The Kirghiz never clothe their horses, even in the coldest winter.
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The Kirghiz themselves have but little faith in doctors or vets.
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This city was once the frontier fortress erected by Russia against the Kirghiz.
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On the Kirghese steppes the horse is prominent in gastronomic festivities.
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The Kirghese tame these eagles and employ them in hunting.
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Kirghese horses are excellent under the saddle, but not well reputed for draught purposes.
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The Kirghese cripple their prisoners by inserting a horse hair in a wound in the heel.
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The Kirghese are brave in fighting each other, but have a respectful fear of the Russians.
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The Kirghizes walked on foot and urged the animals up towards the giddy heights.
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Then the Kirghizes thought of a grand way of getting over the treacherous snow.
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Not many days had passed before I was on friendly terms with all the Kirghizes.
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The black tents of the Kirghizes stand scattered about like spots on a panther's skin.
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We have several Kirghizes with us to give assistance.
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A Kirgiz nag is strong but stupid.
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'A Kirgiz horse is strong but stupid.
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There has always been rivalry between Kyrgyz people and traditionally richer Uzbeks.
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But the base remains a thorny issue for many Kyrgyz people.
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If somebody is applauding and rejoicing, it's not the Kyrgyz people.
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The Kyrgyz people are kind and generous and deserving of a better quality of life.
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Local Kyrgyz people say they do not believe ordinary Osh residents could have staged such attacks.
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The corridor, populated primarily by Wakhi farmers and yurt-dwelling Kyrghyz herders, is also home to snow leopards and wild Marco Polo sheep.
Usage of kirghis in English
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He wore a red shirt, a Kirghis robe, and wide Cossack pantaloons.
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We have seen Bashkirs and Kirghis; Pougatcheff can not be worse than they.
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Is an attack from the Kirghis feared?
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Before me lay the Kirghis steppes.
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Pougatcheff, whom I met in the entry of his hut, was dressed for a journey, in a pelisse and Kirghis cap.
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Every Kirghis who saw it treated it with profound respect, and professed to put all his goods and chattels at our service.