Associations to the word «Shawnee»

Wiktionary

SHAWNEE, proper noun. A Native American people (tribe) from Ohio.
SHAWNEE, proper noun. Their language.
SHAWNEE, proper noun. A female given name, derived from the name of this tribe.
SHAWNEE, noun. A member of this tribe.
SHAWNEE, adjective. Of, belonging to, or pertaining to this tribe.

Dictionary definition

SHAWNEE, noun. A member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river.
SHAWNEE, noun. The Algonquian language spoken by the Shawnee.

Wise words

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