Teepee
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtiːpi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teepee is a noun meaning A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.
Meaning
A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.
More Meanings
- A conical formation of small flammable sticks leaning on each other, in roughly the shape of an Indian teepee, built over smaller tinder such as cotton or leaves.
- Alternative form of TP (“to cover with toilet paper”).
- Alternative form of TP (“toilet paper”).
Word Forms
- teepees
- teepeeing
- teepeed
Synonyms for teepee
Depending on context, synonyms include tipi, tepee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tipi, tepee, tipis, tupek, tentpole, tent-pole.
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