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igloo) The traditional temporary dwelling of the Inuit, constructed from blocks of frozen snow and ice. Nowadays, most igloos are for show rather than for actually living in. Temporary Inuit dwelling constructed of blocks of ice piled high in a dome. The entranceway is long and narrow. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And the winter darkness, when the north gales make their long sweep across the ice-pack, and the air is filled with flying white, and no man may venture forth, is the chosen time for the telling of how Keesh, from the poorest IGLOO in the village, rose to power and place over them all. |
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