Indian warrior

American  

noun

1. a lousewort, Pedicularis densiflora, of the western U.S., having densely clustered red flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of Indian warrior

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

However, it’s much further along than it was when I was hear as a 9-year-old, and up close you can make out the complete visage of the Indian warrior.

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2017

Moran, who is currently working on a book about an Indian warrior queen, spoke with Reuters about Napoleon, his second wife, and why she likes to write about history.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2012

There is a marble statue here of a dying Indian warrior, Tecumseh, who had led his fighters into an alliance with the British and played an instrumental role in several early battles.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2012

A state law repealed last year had required the university use its longtime nickname and logo that shows the profile of an American Indian warrior.

From Newsweek • Feb. 8, 2012

His timely aid checked the advance of the foe; but, in a hand to hand fight with an Indian warrior, he was taken prisoner, though not until the warrior lay dead at his feet.

From From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services by Thayer, William M. (William Makepeace)