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| ki·osk [ k òsk, kee ósk ] (plural ki·osks) |
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1. small roofed street booth: a small permanent or temporary structure on a sidewalk that sells items such as newspapers and candy
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2. small structure for advertising: a cylindrical structure that stands at an intersection of walkways or sidewalks or on the street, used to post advertisements and announcements of events
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3. SW Asian gazebo: formerly in Southwest Asia, a small open pavilion, especially in a garden
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| [Early 17th century. Via French< Turkish köşk "villa" < Persian kūšk "villa, palace"] |
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