Wikiup (Noun)
Meaning
A lodge consisting of a frame covered with matting or brush; used by nomadic American Indians in the southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nomadic tribe built a wikiup to provide shelter from the harsh desert sun.
- The wikiup was constructed with sturdy branches and covered with woven mats to protect the family from the elements.
- During the winter months, the community would gather in a large wikiup to share meals and stories.
- The archaeological site revealed remnants of an ancient wikiup, with grasses and reeds still intact.
- The Native American scouts quickly erected a wikiup to serve as a temporary base camp for the expedition.