Onondaga
a member of a tribe of Iroquoian Indians formerly inhabiting the region of Onondaga Lake.
the dialect of the Seneca language spoken by these Indians.
Lake, a salt lake in central New York. 5 miles (8 km) long; 1 mile (1.6 km) wide.
Origin of Onondaga
1Other words from Onondaga
- On·on·da·gan, adjective
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How to use Onondaga in a sentence
The council-fire is covered at Onondaga; but it shall burn again at Thendara.
The Reckoning | Robert W. ChambersThere was a French party and an English party in every town, especially in Onondaga, the centre of intrigue.
A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I | Francis ParkmanMr. Gaylord died at his beautiful residence of Limerock Farm, Onondaga county, on the 27th ultimo, after a brief illness.
The council which met some days after, included the delegation from Onondaga.
The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha | Ellen H. WalworthHe grasped the brawny arms of the Onondaga and drew him toward him.
The Grey Cloak | Harold MacGrath
British Dictionary definitions for Onondaga
/ (ˌɒnənˈdɑːɡə) /
Lake Onondaga a salt lake in central New York State. Area: about 13 sq km (5 sq miles)
plural -gas or -ga a member of a North American Indian Iroquois people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the St Lawrence River
the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family
Origin of Onondaga
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