Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
papoose
noun
/pəˈpuːs/
Definition
A papoose is a type of baby carrier used by Native Americans, traditionally a cloth wrap or a basket-like container that allows for safe transport of a child.
Examples
- She gently placed the baby in the papoose for their hike through the woods.
- The mother skillfully tied the papoose around her shoulders before heading out.
- Traditionally, Native American women used a papoose to keep their infants close while they worked.
Meaning
The term ‘papoose’ refers to a young child or infant, often in the context of traditional Native American practices where the baby is secured in a wrap.
Synonyms
- baby carrier
- infant wrap
- child wrap
