| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| lama | A Buddhist monk. Tibet's spiritual leader is the 'Dalai Lama'. | |
| sherpa | eastern dweller | Ethnic group from the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. |
| yak | Long haired Himalayan domesticated ox. | |
| yeti | Sherpa name for the mythical Abominable Snowman. |