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Modoc

American

[moh-dok] / ˈmoʊ dɒk /

noun

plural

Modocs,

plural

Modoc

a member of an American Indian people belonging to the Lutuamian group and ranging from southern Oregon to northern California.

Example Sentences

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In Modoc County, which borders Oregon and Nevada, one optometrist serves a 90-mile radius.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Ed Obayashi, a Modoc County sheriff’s deputy and special prosecutor who trains law enforcement on search and seizure policies, said the initial police responses to both cases merited further examination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

The geologically unique area is a spiritual center for the Pit River and Modoc tribes and serves as habitat for protected species, including the bald eagle and northern spotted owl.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

Wendy Carpenter, who owns the 1 1/2-acre Christopher Farm in Modoc, Indiana, uses some sustainable farming techniques to do that.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Took a prominent part in the Modoc war, and distinguished himself by the capture of Captain Jack in the lava-beds.

From Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American Indians by Jackson, W. H.

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