papoose
Meaning
- (US, dated, offensive) A Native American baby.
- (UK) A backpack for carrying a baby, or specifically a cradleboard.
Synonyms
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pəˈpuːs/
Etymology
Borrowed from Narragansett papoos (“a child”).
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