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Winnebago

Winnebago

9.9
A Native American people from eastern Wisconsin who are now called Ho-Chunk
  • noun
  • /ˌwɪnəˈbeɪɡoʊ/
translation icon : pueblo Winnebago
  • The Winnebago people have a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated in many festivals.

Examples

  • Many artifacts from the Winnebago tribe are preserved in museums across the Midwest.

  • The history of the Winnebago illustrates their resilience and adaptability throughout the years.

  • No, the Winnebago man is the greatest.

Synonyms

Siouan
vsWinnebago
9.9

A person who belongs to a Native American group that speaks Sioux languages

is a specific tribe formerly in eastern Wisconsin south of Green Bay

Compounds

Winnebago language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Ho-Chunk people, also known as Winnebago, in North America

Surface Forms

Winnebago singular
Winnebagos plural

Etymology

Winnebago names a Native American people from eastern Wisconsin and the name is linked to the place Lake Winnebago nearby, so it points to that land. The people call themselves Ho-Chunk, so a helpful way to remember Winnebago is that it is the English name for this Wisconsin tribe and their home.