lavvu

The English word “lavvu” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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.

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

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