What is another word for khirghiz?
Pronunciation: [kˈɜːɡɪz] (IPA) 
Khirghiz, also spelled as Kyrgyz, is a Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia. The name "Khirghiz" is believed to be derived from the Turkic word "kirkiz," meaning "forty tribes." However, there are other terms used to refer to the Khirghiz people, such as Kirghiz, Kirghizs, Kirgiz, and Kyrgiz. In addition, depending on the context and language, there are various synonyms for Khirghiz. In Russian, for example, the Khirghiz are often referred to as "Kirgizy," while in Uzbek they are called "Qirgʻiz." Other terms used to describe this ethnic group include the "Black Khirghiz," the "Eastern Khirghiz," and the "Western Khirghiz.
