wigwam

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de vivienda tradicional de algunos pueblos indígenas de América del Norte, generalmente de forma abovedada u ovalada, cubierta con cortezas, esteras o pieles de animales.

A noun referring to a type of dwelling, often oval in shape and covered with bark or animal hides, traditionally used by certain Native American peoples.

1. Dwelling structureB2formal

   A dome-shaped or conical dwelling made from a framework of poles covered with bark, hides, or mats, traditionally used by certain Native American peoples, particularly in the northeastern and Great Lakes regions.

   Vivienda indígena de estructura abovedada

   • The village consisted of several wigwams built near the river.
   • They constructed a wigwam using birch bark and wooden poles.
   • The family lived in a wigwam during the winter months.

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