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Pappoose

Description

A pappoose is a Native American word that refers to a baby or young child, especially one that is swaddled or carried in a type of cradleboard.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Senses

1. A Native American term for a baby or young child.
2. Used to refer to a baby or young child being carried in a cradleboard.

Usages

Pappoose can refer to:

• The traditional Native American method of carrying a baby.
• A baby or young child in general.
• A swaddled baby.

Examples

Noun:

1. The Native American woman gently rocked the pappoose in the cradleboard.
2. She cradled the pappoose in her arms and sang a lullaby.

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