Wigwam Definition

wĭgwŏm
wigwams
noun
A traditional dwelling of Indian peoples of E North America, consisting typically of a dome-shaped framework of poles covered with rush mats or sheets of bark.
Webster's New World
(possibly dated) Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world.
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Noun

Singular:
wigwam
Plural:
wigwams

Origin of Wigwam

  • From Western Abenaki wigwôm or Eastern Abenaki (Penobscot) wigwom (both meaning "house"), from the same Proto-Algonquian root *wi·kiwa·ʔmi (“house") as Fox (Sauk) owîki (“her or his house"). Related to wickiup.

    From Wiktionary

  • Eastern Abenaki wìkəwαm from Proto-Algonquian wi·kiwa·ʔmi

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Wigwam Sentence Examples

  • In the smoke-infested wigwam and hut the ground was the best place for sitting or sleeping.

  • Many outdoor specialty stores sell Wigwam socks.

  • Wigwam uses soft Merino wool that keeps your feet warm without the extra bulk.

  • A Red Indian chief, with full Feather headdress, walks out of His wigwam, and fires an Arrow at the moon.

  • You may wish to get your sweet pea wigwam growing supports ready.

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Words Starting With

WWIWIG

Words Ending With

MAMWAM

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Words Starting With W and Ending With M

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With W6 Letter Words Ending With M