wamp (Meaning)

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wamp (n.)

The common American eider.

Synonyms & Antonyms of wamp

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

wamp Sentence Examples

  1. The Wamp tribe, indigenous to the Algonquian-speaking region, resided in present-day Massachusetts.
  2. Native American canoes made from animal skins stretched over wooden frames were called wamps.
  3. Wamp belts were intricately woven using beads made from shells and served as a form of communication and record-keeping.
  4. The colonial government established fixed prices for wampum beads, which were used as currency among both Native Americans and Europeans.
  5. The term "wampum" derives from the Algonquian word "wampumpeak," meaning string or belt of white beads.
  6. Wampum was a valuable commodity and played a significant role in the fur trade and diplomatic negotiations.
  7. The intricate patterns on wamp belts often conveyed specific messages or served as a record of historical events.
  8. The wampum industry declined in the 18th century due to the introduction of European money and the loss of traditional wampum exchange systems.
  9. Some Native American tribes continue to value wampum as a symbol of their cultural heritage and identity.
  10. The Museum of the American Indian houses a significant collection of wampum artifacts and offers educational programs on its historical and cultural significance.

FAQs About the word wamp

The common American eider.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The Wamp tribe, indigenous to the Algonquian-speaking region, resided in present-day Massachusetts.

Native American canoes made from animal skins stretched over wooden frames were called wamps.

Wamp belts were intricately woven using beads made from shells and served as a form of communication and record-keeping.

The colonial government established fixed prices for wampum beads, which were used as currency among both Native Americans and Europeans.

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