papoose

or pap·poose

[ pa-poos, puh- ]

noun

1. a North American Indian baby or young child.

papoose

/ pəˈpuːs /

noun

1. an American Indian baby or child
2. a pouchlike bag used for carrying a baby, worn on the back

Word History and Origins

Origin of papoose¹

First recorded in 1625–35, Americanism; from Narragansett ( English spelling) papoòs “baby,” or Massachusett ( English spelling) pappouse

Word History and Origins

Origin of papoose¹

C17: from Algonquian papoos

Example Sentences

They taught first-time mothers about infant care and breastfeeding — but also about how to use a papoose board safely, and why mothers shouldn’t overbundle a newborn, a common practice.

From New York Times

There are women in hijabs and wearing papooses and, memorably, a man dressed as the Tardis.

From BBC

With his backpack on his back and Nunu in his arms in front like a papoose, he looked like an apple with legs.

From Literature

And why do I sound like a petulant papoose?

From Literature

As previously reported, Morgan took to Twitter over the weekend where he slammed Daniel Craig as being “emasculated” by a photo of him wearing a papoose.

From Fox News

Related Words

• babe
• chick
• child
• kid
• toddler
• youngster