pipsissewa
pipsissewa · pipsissewas
Any of several evergreen plants, of the genus Chimaphila of prince's pinesAny of several evergreen plants, of the genus Chimaphila of prince's pines
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several evergreen plants, of the genus Chimaphila of prince's pines
any of several plants of the genus Chimaphila
Any of several evergreen plants, of the genus Chimaphila of prince's pines
In particular, umbellate wintergreen (Chimaphila umbellata).
Origin
Perhaps from Cree [script needed] (pipsissewa, “breaks (stones in the body) into small piePerhaps from Cree [script needed] (pipsissewa, “breaks (stones in the body) into small pieces”) (compare ᐲᐏᓷᐤ (piiwiswew, “he or she cuts pieces off someone”)), or perhaps from Abenaki [Term?] (kpipskwáhsawe, “flower of the woods”).
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Forms
plural: pipsissewas| Singular | pipsissewa |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of several plants of the genus Chimaphila:prince's pine