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

Named after a Montowese Indian warrior, the inn sits on a bluff overlooking the Thimble Islands, and is surrounded by gardens of roses and blue hydrangeas.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2014

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A state law repealed last year had required the university use its longtime nickname and logo that shows the profile of an American Indian warrior.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

It is at least a consolation for the Indian warrior to know that his war-horse will share his tomb, and to believe that he shall find him again in the land of spirits.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne