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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

papoose

/pəˈpuːs/ noun · British & US
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What does papoose mean?

noun

A Native American term for a child carried on the back, typically in a cradleboard, or a young child carried on the back or in a sling.

Example

"The mother carefully placed her papoose in the cradleboard and secured it with soft leather straps."

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