wendigo
What is another word for wendigo? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
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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How to use wendigo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wendigo legend
wendigo myth
Etymology
Borrowed from Ojibwe wiindigoo, ultimately from a Proto-Algonquian word connected to owls and malevolent, cannibalistic spirits.
Full origin of wendigo →Frequently asked questions
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.
