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wigwam

/ˈwɪɡwɑːm/

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noun

Un wigwam

A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States.

Examples :

"After hiking, the students learned how Native Americans traditionally built a wigwam from tree branches and birch bark. "

Après la randonnée, les élèves ont appris comment les Amérindiens construisaient traditionnellement un wigwam à partir de branches d'arbres et d'écorce de bouleau.

architecture culture building history

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noun

Habitation, hutte

(possibly obsolete) Any more or less similar dwelling used by indigenous people in other parts of the world.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a model of a wigwam, showing how indigenous people in North America once lived. "

Le musée exposait une maquette d'une habitation, montrant comment les peuples autochtones d'Amérique du Nord vivaient autrefois.

architecture culture building history

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verb

Sécher

To dry (flax or straw) by standing it outside in the shape of a wigwam.

Examples :

"To prepare for the craft project, the students wigwammed the flax stalks in the schoolyard. "

Pour préparer le projet d'artisanat, les élèves ont séché les tiges de lin dans la cour de l'école.

agriculture tradition process