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squaw Definition

☆ squaw (skwô)

noun

  1. Now Rare a North American Indian woman or wife: this term is now considered offensive
  2. a woman; esp., one's wife: a mild term of contempt

Etymology: < Massachusett squa, younger woman

squaw* Synonyms

squaw*

n.

Native American woman, Indian woman, wife*; see Indian 1, woman 1.

squaw Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Indian: This was no easy task when men lived closely together with boredom and Indian squaws to share.

Modifies a noun

  • vine: Start with Solomon's seal root and squaw vine herb.
  • herb: Start with Solomon's seal root and squaw vine herb.

Browse dictionary entries near squaw

  1. ‹ squatty
  2. ‹ squatter
  3. ‹ squat
  4. ‹ squashy
  5. ‹ squash bug
  6. ‹ squash
  7. ‹ squarrose
  8. ‹ squarish
  9. ‹ squarely
  10. ‹ squared
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  10. squeaky-clean ›