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What language is the word papoose from?

The word "papoose" is from the Algonquin language, specifically from the Narragansett dialect.

It originally referred to a baby carrier made of cloth or hide, which was often used by Native American tribes in the Northeast. Over time, the word came to refer to the baby itself.

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