The Khirghiz tent is a traditional dwelling of the nomadic people of Central Asia. It is also known by several other names such as a yurt, ger, or gur. The term yurt is probably the most widely used synonym for the Khirghiz tent in English. The word ger is commonly used in Mongolia and parts of Siberia, while the term gur is used in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and other parts of Central Asia. Other synonyms for the Khirghiz tent include bozui, kiyiz uyi, and ortagar. All these terms refer to a portable, circular tent made of felt, animal skins, or canvas that has been used by nomadic people for centuries.