teepee — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.

2. A conical formation of small flammable sticks leaning on each other, in roughly the shape of an Indian teepee, built over smaller tinder such as cotton or leaves.

Noun

1. a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

   Synonyms

   tepeetipi

   Broader terms

   tentcollapsible shelterlodgeindian lodge