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wigwam
noun wig·wam \ˈwig-ˌwäm\
: a round tent that was used in the past by Native Americans as a house or shelter
Full Definition of WIGWAM
: a hut of the American Indians of the Great Lakes region and eastward having typically an arched framework of poles overlaid with bark, mats, or hides; also : a rough hut
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Origin of WIGWAM
Eastern Abenaki wìkəwαm house
First Known Use: 1628
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WIGWAM Defined for Kids
wigwam
noun wig·wam \ˈwig-ˌwäm\
Definition of WIGWAM for Kids
: a dome-shaped hut formerly used as a house or shelter by some American Indians
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