wiikwam

Ojibwe

Etymology

wiikw- (draw out, pull) + -am (act on by mouth or teeth)

Verb

wiikwam (changed conjunct form waakwamaad)

1. suck on, drawm on with the mouth
2. invite to a feast (especially as a part of a religious ceremony)

   Asemaa ingii-miinigoo gii-wiikwamigooyaan.

   They gave me tobacco when they invited me to participate.

Derived terms

• wiikwange- (invite people)

Related terms

• wiikwandan
• wiikom

See also

• nooni
• wiizhaam
• zoobam

References

• The Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/wiikwam-vta