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Indian warrior

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of Indian warrior

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

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A state law repealed last year had required the university use its longtime nickname and logo that shows the profile of an American Indian warrior.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

These hideous trophies indicated the burial-place of an Indian warrior.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Mayne Reid

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