tepee
Other forms: tepees
A tepee is a traditional dwelling used by indigenous North Americans in the Great Plains and Canadian Prairies. Tepees are cone-shaped tents made of animal skins and wooden poles.
Tepee, which can also be spelled teepee or tipi, comes from the Lakota word thípi, meaning "dwelling." Typical tepees have flaps that open at the top, allowing smoke to escape. Their structure makes them portable but sturdy, and the treated skins keep their inhabitants warm in the winter and dry in the rain. Today, people in native communities mainly use tepees for ceremonies rather than homes.
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a Native American tent; usually of conical shapetype of:collapsible shelter, tenta portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
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Practice this list to learn the basic vocabulary of Native American history. You'll review key places and people in Native American culture, including pueblos, tribes, and shamans.
Practice this list to learn the vocabulary of Native American history. Review tribe names, as well as features of Native American life and culture, including pueblos, shamans, canoes, and wigwams.
