Phrase guide
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noun
A Native American sculpture found in the Pacific Northwest, made by carving trees, and usually displaying symbolic figures that represent clan lineage, cultural beliefs, or historical events.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: sculpture
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noun
A hierarchy or ranking of importance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: column, pillar, emblem
History
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Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
