Onondaga

[ on-uhn-daw-guh, -dah-, -dey- ]

/ ˌɒn ənˈdɔ gə, -ˈdɑ-, -ˈdeɪ- /

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noun, plural On·on·da·gas, (especially collectively) On·on·da·ga for 1.

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.

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Origin of Onondaga

From the Onondaga word onǫ́·tàʔke on the hill, the name of the main Onondaga town, at successive locations

OTHER WORDS FROM Onondaga

On·on·da·gan, adjective

Words nearby Onondaga

onomastics, onomatology, onomatomania, onomatophobia, onomatopoeia, Onondaga, Onondagan, on one hand, on one's, on one's account, on one's behalf

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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. Chambers
There 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 Parkman
Mr. Gaylord died at his beautiful residence of Limerock Farm, Onondaga county, on the 27th ultimo, after a brief illness.
The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844|Various
The council which met some days after, included the delegation from Onondaga.
The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha|Ellen H. Walworth

He grasped the brawny arms of the Onondaga and drew him toward him.
The Grey Cloak|Harold MacGrath

British Dictionary definitions for Onondaga

Onondaga

/ (ˌɒnənˈdɑːɡə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Onondaga

from Iroquois onõtáge', literally: on the top of the hill (the name of their principal village)

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