Tepee (noun)

A conical tent traditionally used by the nomadic tribes of the Great Plains of North America, made of animal skins or canvas stretched over poles.

Origin:

From the sioux word tipi, meaning "home" or "dwelling".

Examples:

1. The family pitched their tepee on the grassy plain.
2. The tepee was an important part of the nomadic lifestyle of the Sioux tribe.
3. The tepee provided shelter from the elements and was easy to set up and take down.
4. The tepee was decorated with intricate designs and symbols, each with its own meaning.
5. The tepee was warm in the winter and cool in the summer, making it a perfect dwelling for the Great Plains.