Definitions for wigwam
ˈwɪg wɒm, -wɔmwig·wam

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. wigwamnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. wigwamnoun

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

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1. wigwam

   A wigwam is a type of dwelling historically used by several Native American and First Nations tribes from the North-Eastern regions of North America. It is typically a dome-shaped structure made from wooden frames, which are covered with woven mats or bark. Wigwams were designed to be easily set up and dismantled for tribes with more nomadic lifestyle, but could also be more permanent homes for sedentary tribes.

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1. Wigwamnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [From the Algonquin or Massachusetts Indian word wk, his house, or dwelling place; with possessive and locative affixes, w-kou-om-ut, in his (or their) house, contracted by the English to weekwam, and wigwam.]

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1. WigWam

   WigWam are a duo comprising Alex James, the bassist from Blur and vocalist Betty Boo. With record producer Ben Hillier, and former Boo collaborators Beatmasters, WigWam were said to be creating an album which they described as "experimental yet accessible 21st century pop". However, James did not mention the project in his 2007 autobiography, and it is considered defunct. The debut single "WigWam" was released on 3 April 2006 on 2 CD formats. The music video to the single was filmed in Soho, London and was directed by Dom Joly.

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1. Wigwam

   wig′wam, n. an Indian hut. [Eng. corr. of Algonkin word.]

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1. wigwam

   (sometimes written weekwam). An Indian cabin or hut. The wigwam, or Indian house, of a circular or oval shape, was made of bark or mats laid over a framework of branches of trees stuck in the ground in such a manner as to converge at the top, where was a central aperture for the escape of smoke from the fire beneath. The better sort had also a lining of mats. For entrance and egress two low openings were left on opposite sides, one or the other of which was closed with bark or mats, according to the direction of the wind.

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1. wigwam

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How to pronounce wigwam?

1. Alex

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wigwam in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wigwam in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=wigwam
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wigwam
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wigwam
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=wigwam
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=wigwam
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html