tupik en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtuːpɪk/
Etymology
From Inupiaq, compare Greenlandic tupeq.
Meanings
- A tent or other building made from animal skins, used by the Inuit during the summer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tupiq | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tupiks | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tupek | alternative | lexicographic | |
| topek | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
hogan (traditional Native American dwellings) · wetu (traditional Native American dwellings) · igloo (traditional Native American dwellings) · teepee (traditional Native American dwellings) · wigwam (traditional Native American dwellings) · wickiup (traditional Native American dwellings)