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papoose

/pəˈpuːs/

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noun

/pəˈpuːs/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее младенца или маленького ребёнка коренных американцев, которого часто носят в люльке или перевязи.

A noun referring to a Native American infant or young child, often carried in a cradleboard or sling.

  1. Native American infantC1formalamerican

    A term historically used to refer to a young child or infant of Native American origin.

    ruМладенец коренных американцев

    • The papoose was carried on its mother's back in a cradleboard.
    • Historical accounts describe the papoose wrapped in soft animal skins.
    • The artist depicted a Native American woman with her papoose.
Forms
  • papooses plural form
  • papooses' possessive plural form
  • papoose's possessive singular form