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Onondaga
[ on-uhn-daw-guh, -dah-, -dey- ]
noun
- a member of a tribe of Iroquoian Indians formerly inhabiting the region of Onondaga Lake.
- the dialect of the Seneca language spoken by these Indians.
- Lake, a salt lake in central New York. 5 miles (8 km) long; 1 mile (1.6 km) wide.
Onondaga
/ ˌɒnənˈdɑːɡə /
noun
- Lake OnondagaLake Onondaga a salt lake in central New York State. Area: about 13 sq km (5 sq miles)
- -gas-ga a member of a North American Indian Iroquois people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the St Lawrence River
- the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family
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- Onon·dagan adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Onondaga1
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Origin of Onondaga1
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Example Sentences
The council-fire is covered at Onondaga; but it shall burn again at Thendara.
There was a French party and an English party in every town, especially in Onondaga, the centre of intrigue.
Mr. Gaylord died at his beautiful residence of Limerock Farm, Onondaga county, on the 27th ultimo, after a brief illness.
The council which met some days after, included the delegation from Onondaga.
He grasped the brawny arms of the Onondaga and drew him toward him.
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