tepee

Meanings

• A conical tent used by some Native American cultures, particularly those of the Great Plains.

  - "The tepee was a central part of the Native American tribe's culture and daily life."
  - "The explorers admired the tepees of the Native American tribes they encountered on their journeys."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tepee
tepee , mee , bee , sea , key

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Homophones

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1. ["tea", "pea"]
   

2. ["thee", "thou", "thee's", "thy's"]
   

3. ["to be", "too be"]
   

4. ["tepee", "tarp", "tipi"]
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tepee that leads to same result
teepee , teepees , tepee , tepees , tipi , tipis , Devils Tower

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Forms

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The tepee is a conical tent with a pointed top and a circular base. It is typically made of natural materials such as animal hides, poles, and ropes. The tepee can vary in size and design depending on the specific tribe and its cultural traditions.

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Etymology

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From the Algonquian word 'tepeo' or 'tepete', which means 'dwelling' or 'house'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Native American culture: The rich and diverse cultural traditions of the Native American peoples, including their arts, literature, music, and spiritual practices.

2. Great Plains tribes: The various Native American tribes that historically inhabited the Great Plains region of North America, including the Comanche, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, and Pawnee tribes.

3. Native American arts: The various artistic traditions of the Native American peoples, including painting, sculpture, pottery, textiles, jewelry, and other forms of artistic expression.

4. Native American literature: The rich and diverse literary traditions of the Native American peoples, including poetry, prose, drama, and other forms of literary expression.

5. Native American music: The various musical traditions of the Native American peoples, including traditional music, contemporary music, folk music, and other forms of musical expression.

6. Native American spirituality: The various spiritual traditions of the Native American peoples, including their beliefs, practices, rituals, and other aspects of their spiritual lives.

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Culture

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The tepee is an essential part of the culture and daily life of various Native American tribes, particularly those of the Great Plains. The tepee serves as a home, a shelter, and a symbol of the tribe's identity and connection to the land.

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