Pappoose (Noun)
Meaning
An American Indian infant.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young mother carefully wrapped her pappoose in a soft deerskin blanket to keep him warm.
- In some American Indian tribes, it is believed that the pappoose should be carried on the mother's back to strengthen her back muscles.
- A pappoose board, also known as a cradleboard, was often used to securely hold the baby while the mother was out working or traveling.
- The father gently rocked the pappoose in his arms, trying to soothe the baby to sleep.
- As the seasonal festivals approached, the village elder taught the young women how to adorn their pappoose with colorful and symbolic beadwork.