wikiup

• Rundes, kuppelförmiges Wohnzelt oder Schutzunterkunft aus einem Gerüst aus Stangen, das mit Matten oder Reisig bedeckt ist, traditionell von nomadischen Indianervölkern im Südwesten der USA genutzt.

A lodge consisting of a frame covered with matting or brush, traditionally used by nomadic American Indians in the southwestern United States.

1. A type of shelterC2formalamerican

   A dome-shaped or conical lodge made from a frame covered with mats, brush, or bark, traditionally used by nomadic Native American tribes in the southwestern United States.

   Wigwam (Behausung)

   • The tribe constructed a wikiup using branches and woven mats.
   • During their travels, they would set up a wikiup for temporary shelter.
   • The wikiup provided protection from the desert sun and wind.

   Synonymewickiupwigwam