Mohegan

[moh-hee-guhn]

noun

plural

Mohegans ,

plural

Mohegan .

1. a member of a group of Pequot Indians that broke with the Pequot and then fought against them in the Pequot War.

2. an Algonquian language, the language of the Mohegan Indians.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mohegan¹

First recorded in 1700–10; self-designation of the Mohegan people; literally, “person (people) of the wolf” in Mohegan-Pequot, an extinct Algonquian language spoken in southeastern Connecticut

Example Sentences

“After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency,” the group wrote on X. “We unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.”

From Los Angeles Times

Joel hits pause on his tour just weeks after his most recent show Feb. 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. During that concert, the crooner took a spill during his performance of “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” and quickly recovered.

From Los Angeles Times

Her debut in Connecticut is sold out — the first sellout for the Sun in a season opener since they played their inaugural game at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2003 after moving from Orlando.

From Seattle Times

Murphy’s enthusiastic backing from the party faithful happened quickly at the Democratic State Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino.

From Seattle Times

Fans got to attend the 2016 draft at the Mohegan Sun when former UConn All-American Breanna Stewart was the top pick.

From Seattle Times