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yuruk
noun
yu·ruk
\yəˈru̇k\
variants: or
juruk
\yəˈru̇k\Definition of yuruk
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1 usually capitalized : one of a nomadic shepherd people of the mountains of southeastern Anatolia
2 : a Turkish rug from the Konya and Karaman regions, southeastern Anatolia, characterized by bold geometric designs and vivid colors
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Origin and Etymology of yuruk
Turkish yürük nomad
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