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papoose Definition

☆ pa·poose (pə po̵̅o̅s′, pa-)

noun

a North American Indian baby

Etymology: Narragansett papoos, child

papoose Synonyms

papoose

n.

infant, child, nursling; see baby 1, Indian 1.

papoose Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • American: Also the North American Indian papoose and stitched, beaded slippers.

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