What does squaw mean?

n. A term that was historically used to refer to a Native American woman, but is now considered disrespectful.

squaw

🇺🇸 /skwɔː/ 🇬🇧 /skwɔː/

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noun

A term that was historically used to refer to a Native American woman, but is now considered disrespectful.

The use of the word 'squaw' is widely regarded as offensive and should be avoided in modern conversation.

A term that was historically used to refer to a Native American woman, but is now considered disrespectful.

Plural squaws