papoose
/pəˈpuːs/
noun
- A Native American baby or young child. This word is now often considered outdated or offensive; many prefer to use terms like 'baby' or 'child' instead.
- The museum displayed a cradleboard used to carry a papoose.
- Today, the word 'papoose' is rarely used because it can be seen as disrespectful.
- Some old stories refer to a papoose being carried on its mother's back.