Catawba (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Catawba were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in the Carolinas to a reservation in Oklahoma in the 1860s.
- Catawba traditional garments were made from natural fibers such as cotton and deerskin, adorned with intricate beadwork and feathers.
- Historic Catawba settlements were often located near major rivers, providing access to fish and other aquatic resources.
- In the 18th century, the Catawba allied with the British during the French and Indian War, hoping to drive out their long-time enemies.
- Today, the Catawba Nation is a federally recognized tribe with over 2,600 enrolled members, primarily residing in South Carolina.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The Siouan language spoken by the Catawba.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Slipskin grape; a reddish American table grape.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.