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Noun — A monstrous, cannibalistic spirit from Algonquian folklore, said to possess and corrupt those who commit acts of cannibalism or extreme greed.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ojibwe wiindigoo, ultimately from a Proto-Algonquian word connected to owls and malevolent, cannibalistic spirits.

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What does “wendigo” mean?

The word “wendigo” means a monstrous, cannibalistic spirit from Algonquian folklore, said to possess and corrupt those who commit acts of cannibalism or extreme greed. In plain terms, a terrifying cannibal spirit from Indigenous North American folklore, now common in horror fiction.

How do you pronounce “wendigo”?

“Wendigo” is pronounced WEHN-dih-goh (/ˈwɛndiɡoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “wendigo” in a sentence?

Here is “wendigo” used in a sentence: “The horror novel drew on wendigo legends from Ojibwe folklore.”

What part of speech is “wendigo”?

“Wendigo” is a noun.

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