1. Plural of iglu; dome-shaped houses built from blocks of snow and ice, traditionally used by Inuit peoples in Arctic regions.
Usage: Also spelled 'igloos' (more common in English).; The Inuktitut singular is 'iglu'; the English plural can be either 'iglus' or 'igloos'.

Examples

• The museum displayed photographs of traditional iglus built by Inuit hunters.
• Iglus were designed to provide insulation and protection from harsh Arctic winds.
• Children learned how iglus are constructed from compacted snow blocks.
• The explorers took shelter in iglus during their expedition to the North Pole.
• Modern iglus are sometimes built as tourist attractions in snowy regions.