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Winnebago

WIH-nih-bay-goh

Winnebago (name) means the Siouan language traditionally spoken by the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people. Example: “Linguists have worked with elders to record and preserve Winnebago.”

name

The Siouan language traditionally spoken by the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people.

"Linguists have worked with elders to record and preserve Winnebago."

noun

A motorhome or recreational vehicle (from the brand name Winnebago, now used generically).

"They drove across the country in a rented Winnebago."

"The campsite was full of Winnebagos parked for the summer."

How to use Winnebago

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly used today to mean a large motorhome.

Common pairings

rent a Winnebago drive a Winnebago

Word forms

winnebagoes plural, winnebagos plural

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Etymology

From an Ojibwe word for the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people, referring to the murky water of Lake Winnipeg where they were once encountered.

Rhymes for Winnebago

ago Iago Jago Lago Drago Chicago lumbago Zhivago archipelago

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Winnebago” mean?

The word “Winnebago” means the Siouan language traditionally spoken by the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people. In plain terms, most commonly used today to mean a large motorhome.

How do you pronounce “Winnebago”?

“Winnebago” is pronounced WIH-nih-bay-goh (/ˈwɪnəˌbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Winnebago” in a sentence?

Here is “Winnebago” used in a sentence: “Linguists have worked with elders to record and preserve Winnebago.”

What part of speech is “Winnebago”?

Depending on how it is used, “Winnebago” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Winnebago” have?

“Winnebago” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Siouan language traditionally spoken by the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people.