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pappoose

/pəˈpuːs/

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noun

/pəˈpuːs/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее младенца или маленького ребёнка, особенно коренного американского происхождения.

A noun referring to an infant or young child, especially of Native American origin.

  1. Native American infantC2formalamerican

    A term historically used for a Native American baby or young child, often carried in a cradleboard.

    ruМладенец коренных американцев

    • The mother gently placed the pappoose in the cradleboard.
    • Historical accounts describe the pappoose being carried on the mother's back.
    • The tribe celebrated the birth of a healthy pappoose.