Wickiup Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪkɪʌp
WIK-ee-up
ˈwɪkɪʌp
WIK-ee-up
Definition
A wickiup is a small, round, and simple shelter made from branches and grasses, traditionally built by certain Native American peoples in the western United States.
Usage & Nuances
"Wickiup" is a North American term, mainly used in historical or anthropological contexts. Less common than "tepee," it describes a domed hut, not the conical Plains tipi. Rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing Native American history.
Spanish: cabaña india - choza de ramasPortuguese (BR): cabana indígena - abrigo de ramosPortuguese (PT): cabana indígena - abrigo de ramosChinese (Simplified): 威基屋 (印第安小屋)Chinese (Traditional): 威基屋 (印第安小屋)Hindi: विकीअप (आदिवासी झोपड़ी)Arabic: كوخ ويكياپ (كوخ هندي أمريكي)Bengali: উইকিঅাপ (উত্তর আমেরিকান গোলাকৃতি আশ্রয়) - আদিবাসী কুঁড়েঘরRussian: викиап (индейское жилище) - куполообразная хижинаJapanese: ウィキアップ（北米先住民の伝統的な丸い小屋）Vietnamese: wickiup - lều tròn của người bản địa MỹKorean: 위키업(북미 원주민의 원형 오두막)Turkish: wickiup - Yerli Amerikalı kubbeli barınakUrdu: ویکیئپ (ایک شمالی امریکا کا گول جھونپڑی)Indonesian: wickiup - pondok bulat khas penduduk asli Amerika
Example Sentences
A wickiup is built from sticks and grass.
basic
Native Americans used a wickiup as shelter.
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The wickiup keeps people warm in cold weather.
basic
We saw a reconstructed wickiup at the museum.
natural
Building a wickiup takes skill and patience.
natural
During our trip, the guide explained how a wickiup differed from a tipi.
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