aul

1 of 2

noun

ˈau̇(ə)l
plural -s
1
: a Caucasian mountain or desert settlement (such as a village)
2
: a tent of Central Asia made of felt or skins fastened over a circular wooden framework

aul-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or aulo-
: flute : pipe
aulophyte
Aulacanthus
Aulostomus

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Russian, from Kazan Tatar & Kyrgyz

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek, from aulos

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“Aul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aul. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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