Pontiac

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biographical name

Pon·​ti·​ac ˈpän-tē-ˌak How to pronounce Pontiac (audio)
circa 1720–1769 Ottawa Indian chief

Pontiac

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geographical name

Pon·​ti·​ac ˈpän-tē-ˌak How to pronounce Pontiac (audio)
city in southeastern Michigan northwest of Detroit population 59,515

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“Pontiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pontiac. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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