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tootemupooru
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

tootemu pooru

Root Words:

tootemu + pooru

English Meaning(s) for トーテムポール

noun
  1. totem pole

Definition and Synonyms for トーテムポール

Totem Pole a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures
Synonyms: トーテムポール
Totem Pole erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
Synonyms: トーテムポール

Categories トーテムポール is a member of

Column a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
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Emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
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Sample Sentences for トーテムポール

These poles, called totem poles, are thought to have been worshipped or constructed for frightening enemies.
Totem poles consist of a group of figures that represent animals, birds, fish, mythological beings and supernatural beasts.

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