wigwam ((n.)) † < Algonk.; cf. Abenaki wīkwām, Ojibwa wīkuwān dwelling, lodge DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1a n.
a kind of dwelling used by Indians from Manitoba to the Atlantic Provinces, characterized by an arched or conical structure of poles covered with hides, bark, rush mats, etc.
See also: lodge ((1)) (def. 2a) skin tent wickiup wigwam burner
1b n.
a conical tent in which poles spread at the ground and joined at the top are covered with buffalo hide (originally), canvas, etc., used primarily by the Plains Indians.