Wigwam

Word WIGWAM
Character 6
Hyphenation wig wam
Pronunciations /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/

Definitions and meanings of "Wigwam"

What do we mean by wigwam?

A Native American dwelling commonly having an arched or conical framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats. noun

The tent or lodge of a North American Indian, generally of a conical shape and formed of bark or mats, or now most often of skins, laid over poles (called lodge-poles) stacked on the ground and converging at the top, where is left an opening for the escape of smoke.

A large building; especially, a large structure in which a nominating convention or other political gathering is held.

An Indian cabin or hut, usually of a conical form, and made of a framework of poles covered with hides, bark, or mats; -- called also tepee. noun

A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States. noun

Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world. noun

A Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides noun

A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States.

(possibly obsolete) Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world.

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The word "wigwam" in example sentences

She said it with a strange little smile, for now she recognised that the word wigwam was not to be used in her new life. ❋ Gilbert Parker (1897)

"He doesn't know much about it, if he calls a wigwam a wampum," interposed Miss Smith, with still greater pertness. ❋ Frances Hodgson Burnett (1886)

Look up and around as you enter its celebrated conical concrete "wigwam" - designed and built within five years from 1962 - and you get drawn into one of 20th-century Britain's grandest colour experiences. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The wigwam was a bit bigger than I had imagined and looked comfortable enough, especially since we would have to get up at 4am. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A wigwam was a round shaped structure made out of bent tree branches that were covered with layers of bark and dried grass. ❋ Maggiemac (2008)

The leavings of her lord's feast sufficed for her, and the coldest place in the wigwam was her seat. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

A temporary wooden structure, called a wigwam, had been built for the purpose. ❋ Henry Ketcham (N/A)

But before Pontiac was many years old he knew that the wigwam was the place for women and children, and that it was a shame for a man not to follow the deer through the forest, and go upon the warpath. ❋ Edson Leone Whitney (N/A)

Even the very threshold or crevice of your wigwam will be a witness against you, if you should commit any criminal action when no human eye could observe your criminal doings, but surely your criminal actions will be revealed in some future time to your disgrace and shame. ❋ Andrew J. Blackbird (N/A)

She could scarcely see, and did not recognise that near the wigwam was a pile of hop poles laid on top of each other horizontally. ❋ Unknown (1907)

The old grandfather crept into his wigwam, which is often mistaken for a mere oak tree by little ❋ 1876-1938 Zitkala-Sa (1907)

The wigwam was a failure, as far as fire was concerned. ❋ Ernest Thompson Seton (1903)

[Illustration: "The wigwam was a failure."] "Seems to me, if anything, a _leetle_ wetter in here than outside," said Sam, as he led in a dash for home. ❋ Ernest Thompson Seton (1903)

The old grandfather crept into his wigwam, which is often mistaken for a mere oak tree by little Indian girls and boys. ❋ Zitkala-Sa (1901)

-- On last Monday night the large hall known as the wigwam, was packed from pit to dome with jubilant citizens over the passage of the Arnett bill, and who eagerly listened with sincere interest to the speeches made by the many distinguished orators present. ❋ Unknown (1887)

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