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aul

noun \ ˈau̇(ə)l \

Definition of aul

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

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Origin and Etymology of aul

Russian, from Kazan Tatar & Kyrgyz

aul-

combining form
variants: or aulo-

Definition of aul-

: flute : pipe
  • aulophyte
  • Aulacanthus
  • Aulostomus

Origin and Etymology of aul-

New Latin, from Greek, from aulos

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