词汇 | squantum |
词源 | squantum. Squantum is an American Indian word whose meaning is uncertain. An annual celebration held near Boston as early as 1812 and called the feast of Squantum may have in- spired this term for a clambake or picnic. In any case, squantum was still in use at the turn of the 21st century. |
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