wendigo

/ ˈwɛndɪˌɡəʊ; ˈwɪndɪˌɡəʊ /

noun

1. -gos (among Algonquian Indians) an evil spirit or cannibal
2. -go-gos another name for splake

Word History and Origins

Origin of wendigo¹

from Algonquian: evil spirit or cannibal

Example Sentences

"It's a moss-eater, is the Wendigo," he added, looking up excitedly into the faces of his companions.

From Project Gutenberg

"I seen that great Wendigo thing," he whispered, sniffing the air about him exactly like an animal.

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And Babe whimpered a little in his cradle and brought us all suddenly back from the Wendigo Age to the time of the kerosene lamp.

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The story of the Wendigo made the camping-place to be surrounded with a sombre interest to the traders.

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