Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

warpath

/wˈɔɹpˌæθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.35 in modern English

Syllables: warpath
IPA: /wˈɔɹpˌæθ/

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The route taken by a party of Native Americans going on a warlike expedition.

noun

A course of action that leads to battle or hostility.

Example Sentences

"He went often to visit the spot where the women had buried her, and sat musing there, when, it was thought, by some of his friends, he would have done better to try to amuse himself in the chase, or by diverting his thoughts in the war-path."

Etymology

From war + path.

Inflected Forms

warpaths (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce warpath?: The recorded pronunciation is /wˈɔɹpˌæθ/.
What does warpath mean?: The route taken by a party of Native Americans going on a warlike expedition.
Where does warpath come from?: From war + path.

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