SINCE 1828
yuruk
noun
yu·ruk
variants:
or juruk \ yəˈru̇k \
plural -s
Definition of yuruk
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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