the Chukchi(s)

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• Chukchi language — Chukchi Ԓыгъоравэтԓьэн йиԓыйиԓ(lyg oravetl en jilǝjil) Spoken in Russia Region Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Ethnicity Chukchi …   Wikipedia

• Chukchi Sea Shelf — The Chukchi Sea Shelf or Chukchi Shelf is the easternmost part of the Continental shelf of Russia and the westernmost part of the Continental shelf of the United States. Geologically, it includes parts of the continental shelves adjacent to… …   Wikipedia

• The blob (Chukchi Sea algae) — The blob is a term used to refer to a large mass of algae that was first spotted floating in the Chukchi Sea[1] between the Alaskan cities of Wainwright and Barrow in July 2009.[2] A notable feature of the mass is its length of at least 12 miles… …   Wikipedia

• Chukchi people — Chukcha redirects here. For the breed of dog, see Siberian Husky. Chukchi ԓыгъоравэтԓьэт, о равэтԓьэт Owing to the harsh and bitter winters in the areas where they live, traditional Chukchis were skilled at tailoring warm, comfortable clothes …   Wikipedia

• Chukchi Sea — Map of the Chukchi Sea. Scientists on the sea ice in the Chukchi Se …   Wikipedia

• Chukchi — /chook chee/, n., pl. Chukchis, (esp. collectively) Chukchi for 1. 1. a member of a Paleo Asiatic people of northeastern Siberia. 2. the Chukotian language of the Chukchi people, noted for having different pronunciations for men and women. Also,… …   Universalium

• Chukchi Peninsula — Location of the Chukchi Peninsula in Far East Siberia. Map showing the proximit …   Wikipedia

• Chukchi —    Ethnic group. The Chukchi are the titular minority of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, but also reside in the Sakha, Magadan, and Kamchatka regions of the Russian Far East. In total, there are only some 15,000 Chukchi, making them one of the… …   Historical Dictionary of the Russian Federation

• Chukchi — noun (plural Chukchi or Chukchis) Etymology: Russian chukcha (plural chukchi), probably ultimately from Chukchi čavčəv reindeer breeder Date: 1780 1. a member of a Siberian people inhabiting the Chukchi Peninsula …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Chukchi Cap — Voyage of the USCGC Healy and the Chukchi cap The Chukchi Cap is a large undersea ridge in the Arctic Ocean.[1] …   Wikipedia

• Chukchi — noun 1. a member of an indigenous people living on the Chukchi Peninsula • Hypernyms: ↑Siberian 2. an indigenous and isolated language of unknown origin spoken by the Chukchi that is pronounced differently by men and women • Syn: ↑Chukchi… …   Useful english dictionary