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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.”
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The Siouan language traditionally spoken by the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) people.
"Linguists have worked with elders to record and preserve Winnebago."
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used today to mean a large motorhome.
Common pairings
rent a Winnebago
drive a Winnebago
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Word forms
- Plural
- winnebagoes, winnebagos
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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.
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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.
