parfleche

/pärˈflɛʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rawhide bag or pouch, especially one used by Native Americans to carry food or other personal items.

“The parfleche was carefully crafted by the tribe’s elder to store their winter provisions.”

Synonyms

  • hide bag
  • rawhide pouch

Antonyms

  • cloth bag
  • plastic container