Wigwam
noun
A round dwelling used by certain Native American tribes, made of bark, rushes, or cloth covering a frame of poles.
The Native American tribe lived in a village of wigwams.
Often appears as...
- native american wigwam
- village of wigwams
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A round dwelling used by certain Native American tribes, made of bark, rushes, or cloth covering a frame of poles.
The Native American tribe lived in a village of wigwams.
Often appears as...
- native american wigwam
- village of wigwams
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
A word specific to Native American culture, depicting their unique traditional housing.
Many museums have replicas of wigwams to show how Native Americans used to live.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Tent
While similar to a tent, wigwams are semi-permanent and were not typically moved often.
Unlike tents, the tribe's wigwams stayed in the same spot all year.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Specifics
Wigwams are made with natural materials, providing an insight into the resourcefulness of Native cultures.
The wigwam was crafted expertly from birch bark and woven rushes.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
A word specific to Native American culture, depicting their unique traditional housing.
Many museums have replicas of wigwams to show how Native Americans used to live.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Tent
While similar to a tent, wigwams are semi-permanent and were not typically moved often.
Unlike tents, the tribe's wigwams stayed in the same spot all year.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Specifics
Wigwams are made with natural materials, providing an insight into the resourcefulness of Native cultures.
The wigwam was crafted expertly from birch bark and woven rushes.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
A word specific to Native American culture, depicting their unique traditional housing.
Many museums have replicas of wigwams to show how Native Americans used to live.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Tent
While similar to a tent, wigwams are semi-permanent and were not typically moved often.
Unlike tents, the tribe's wigwams stayed in the same spot all year.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Specifics
Wigwams are made with natural materials, providing an insight into the resourcefulness of Native cultures.
The wigwam was crafted expertly from birch bark and woven rushes.
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Quote examples
George Catlin
American Artist
I have seen him set fire to his wigwam and smooth over the graves of his fathers... clap his hand in silence over his mouth, and take the last look over his fair hunting ground, and turn his face in sadness to the setting sun.
Quote examples
Charles Eastman
Sioux Author
The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.
Quote examples
George Catlin
American Artist
I have seen him set fire to his wigwam and smooth over the graves of his fathers... clap his hand in silence over his mouth, and take the last look over his fair hunting ground, and turn his face in sadness to the setting sun.
Quote examples
Charles Eastman
Sioux Author
The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.
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