moccasin
UK: ˈmɒkəsɪn | US: ˈmɑːkəsɪn
n. A soft leather slipper or shoe without a heel, traditionally worn by Indigenous peoples of North America.
n. A type of venomous pit viper (genus Agkistrodon) native to North America.
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The word moccasin originates from the Powhatan (Algonquian) word makasin, meaning "shoe." Early European settlers adopted the term to describe the soft leather footwear worn by Indigenous tribes. The word retains its original form in English, reflecting its direct borrowing. Later, the name was also applied to a venomous snake due to its stealthy movement, likened to the quiet tread of moccasin-clad feet.
She wore handmade moccasins for their comfort and durability.
The museum displayed a pair of 18th-century beaded moccasins.
Hikers should watch out for water moccasins near swampy areas.
Traditional moccasins are often crafted from deer or buffalo hide.
The snake's nickname, "cottonmouth," refers to the same species as the water moccasin.