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Mohawk

noun Mo·hawk \ ˈmō-ˌhȯk \
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Definition of Mohawk

plural Mohawk or Mohawks
1 : a member of an American Indian people of the Mohawk River valley, New York
2 : the Iroquoian language of the Mohawk people
3 : a hairstyle with a narrow center strip of usually upright hair and the sides of the head shaved

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Origin and Etymology of mohawk

of Algonquian origin; akin to Narragansett or Massachusett Mohowawog Mohawk, literally, cannibal

Mohawk

geographical name Mo·hawk \ ˈmō-ˌhȯk \

Definition of Mohawk

river 148 miles (238 kilometers) long in east central New York flowing east into the Hudson River

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MOHAWK Defined for English Language Learners

Mohawk

noun

Definition of Mohawk for English Language Learners

  • : a member of a Native American people of central New York state

  • : a hairstyle in which the head is shaved except for a narrow strip of hair that goes down the center of the head

Mohawk

noun

Definition of Mohawk for English Language Learners

  • : a member of a Native American people of central New York state

  • : a hairstyle in which the head is shaved except for a narrow strip of hair that goes down the center of the head

MOHAWK Defined for Kids

Mohawk

noun Mo·hawk \ ˈmō-ˌhȯk \

Definition of Mohawk for Students

plural Mohawk or Mohawks
1 : a member of an American Indian people of central New York
2 : the language of the Mohawk people

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