/wig"wom, -wawm/ , n.
1. an American Indian dwelling, usually of rounded or oval shape, formed of poles overlaid with bark, mats, or skins. Cf. lodge (def. 9), tepee .
2. the Wigwam . See Tammany Hall (def. 2).
[ 1620-30, Amer.; wìkawam house
wi·kiwa·mi; cf. WICKIUP ]