At the museum, a curator explained why the nineteenth-century map labeled the village as inhabited by squaws, noting the term's offensive history.

The historian explained that the word squaw, once used to mean a woman or wife, is now widely recognized as an offensive ethnic slur and should not be used.

Local herbalists often brewed squaw teas from the roots and leaves of native plants.

On chilly evenings the grandmother brewed squaw tea from dried Ephedra sprigs to ease the family's coughs, though that name is now considered offensive.

The antique dealer displayed several squaw carpets in the back room, unaware of their cultural sensitivity.

On the shaded slopes, the squaw carpet spread a dense mat of tiny blue flowers beneath towering firs.

We found a patch of squaw mint growing along the old fence, its strong minty scent filling the air.

A sudden squaw winter surprised gardeners, coating the city with the earliest flakes of snow.

While hiking through the cedar swamp, I spotted a patch of squaw vine with its glossy leaves and paired red berries.

For the picnic, she packed thin strips of squaw candy wrapped in wax paper.