Wigwam
(noun)
A dwelling used by some Native American tribes, made of poles and covered with bark, skins, or mats.
Origin:
Derived from algonquian word "wi-kwami" which means "dwelling".
Examples:
- The family lived in a wigwam.
- The Native American tribe built a wigwam for their chief.
- The wigwam was made of poles and covered with bark.
- The children were fascinated by the wigwam at the museum.
- The wigwam was a good shelter from the rain.