wampumpeag

noun

wam·​pum·​peag ˈwäm-pəm-ˌpēg How to pronounce wampumpeag (audio)
: wampum

Word History

Etymology

Massachusett wampompeag, from wampan white + api string + -ag, plural suffix

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wampumpeag was in 1627

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Cite this Entry

“Wampumpeag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wampumpeag. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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