moccasin

Meanings

• noun

  A type of soft-soled shoe traditionally made by indigenous peoples of the Americas from a single piece of hide, secured around the foot and ankle with thong lacing.

  - "She wore a beautiful pair of moccasins made from deer hide."
  - "The explorers were given moccasins to wear on their journey through the forest."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

moc

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moccasin
hoccasin , locasin , rocasin

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Variants

List of all variants of moccasin that leads to same result
moccasin , moccasined , moccasins , moccasin flower , moccasin flowers , cottonmouth , cottonmouth moccasin , cottonmouth moccasins , water moccasin , water moccasins

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Etymology

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Derived from the Algonquian word 'makasin', meaning 'soft shoe'.

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Trivia

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1. Moccasins were traditionally made using materials such as deer hide, elk hide, or moose hide.

2. The first European settlers in North America adopted the use of moccasins from the indigenous peoples they encountered.

3. Moccasins were often used as trade items between different Native American communities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moccasin flower: A type of wildflower native to North America, named for its resemblance to the shape of a moccasin.

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Culture

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Moccasins have been worn by various indigenous peoples of the Americas for thousands of years, and have cultural and historical significance in many communities. They are often decorated with beads, quillwork, or other traditional designs.

How to Memorize "moccasin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soft, flexible shoe made of a single piece of hide, secured around the foot and ankle with thong lacing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'moccasin' with the image of a traditional indigenous American shoe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'moccasin' starts with the same letters as 'make a soft shoe'.

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