wikiup

wik·i·up

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wik-ee-uhp]
- /ˈwɪk iˌʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wik-ee-uhp]
- /ˈwɪk iˌʌp/

Definitions of wikiup word

noun wikiup (in Nevada, Arizona, etc.) an American Indian hut made of brushwood or covered with mats. 1
noun wikiup Western U.S. any rude hut. 1
noun wikiup Alternative spelling of wickiup. 1

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Origin of wikiup

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55, Americanism; earlier and still dialectally applied to the bark- or mat-covered wigwams of the Upper Great Lakes Indians < Fox wi·kiya·pi house < Proto-Algonquian *wi·kiwa·ʔmi; cf. wigwam

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wikiup popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for wikiup

noun wikiup

canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
pavilion — a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
hogan — Ben, 1912–97, U.S. golfer.
tabernacle — any place or house of worship, especially one designed for a large congregation.
tepee — a tent of the American Indians, made usually from animal skins laid on a conical frame of long poles and having an opening at the top for ventilation and a flap door.

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