English Explanatory Dictionary

papoose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Native American baby.
  2. A backpack for carrying a baby, or specifically a cradleboard.

Pronunciation

/pəˈpuːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-papoose.wav

Word forms

papoose papooses

Etymology

Borrowed from Narragansett papoos (“a child”).

Derived words

papoose board papooselike papoose root pooseback
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