wigwam

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de habitação tradicional de alguns povos indígenas da América do Norte, geralmente de forma oval ou arredondada, coberta com casca de árvore, esteiras ou peles de animais.

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.

   Oca

   • 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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