noun
yeti
YEH-tee
Yeti (noun) means a legendary ape-like creature said to live in the snowy Himalayan mountains. Example: “Local folklore describes the yeti as a shy, elusive creature that avoids humans.”
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A legendary ape-like creature said to live in the snowy Himalayan mountains.
"Local folklore describes the yeti as a shy, elusive creature that avoids humans."
How to use yeti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical "abominable snowman" said to roam the Himalayas.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Tibetan, from words meaning roughly "rocky" or "wild place" plus "bear" — first recorded in English around 1937.
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What does “yeti” mean?
The word “yeti” means a legendary ape-like creature said to live in the snowy Himalayan mountains. In plain terms, a mythical "abominable snowman" said to roam the Himalayas.
How do you pronounce “yeti”?
“Yeti” is pronounced YEH-tee (/ˈjɛ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “yeti” in a sentence?
Here is “yeti” used in a sentence: “Local folklore describes the yeti as a shy, elusive creature that avoids humans.”
What part of speech is “yeti”?
“Yeti” is a noun.
Where does the word “yeti” come from?
The word “yeti” dates back to around 1937. Borrowed from Tibetan, from words meaning roughly "rocky" or "wild place" plus "bear" — first recorded in English around 1937.
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