Definition of PAPOOSE

papoose

Meanings

Plural: papooses

Noun

  • an American Indian infant
  • A Native American baby.
  • A backpack for carrying a baby, or specifically a cradleboard.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Narragansett papoos (“a child”).

Synonyms

pappoose

Scrabble Score: 11

papoose is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
papoose is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
papoose is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

papoose is a valid Words With Friends word