Totem

Origin

from Ojibwe (o)doodem(an)

Full definition of totem

Noun

1. Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
2. The representation of such object or creature.
3. The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

Derived terms

• totemism
• totem pole
• totemically

Anagrams

• motet
• motte