KURGAN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Kurgan

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Russian, of Turkic origin; compare with Turkish kurgan ‘castle’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkʊəˈɡɑːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a prehistoric burial mound of a type found in southern Russia and Ukraine.

Short Definition:

prehistoric burial mound of type found in southern Russia and Ukraine

Word: Kurgan

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkʊəˈɡɑːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to the ancient Kurgans

Short Definition:

relating to ancient Kurgans

Examples:
  • early Kurgan cave engravings

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