# lavvu

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A temporary dwelling used by the Sami people of Northern Europe, similar in design to Native American tipis but less vertical and more stable in high winds.

## Etymology
Probably from Northern Sami lávvu, ultimately from Proto-Samic *lāvō.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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