Penobscot
Americannoun
PLURAL
PenobscotsPLURAL
Penobscot-
a river flowing S from N Maine into Penobscot Bay. 350 miles (565 km) long.
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a member of a North American Indian people of the Penobscot River valley.
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the Eastern Algonquian language of the Penobscot, a dialect of Abenaki.
Example Sentences
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Whenever a worthy cause needs help in Rockland, Maine, this town of 7,000 overlooking Penobscot Bay, people reach out to Bruce Gamage Jr., an auctioneer who runs an antiques shop downtown.
From New York Times
The Native American Programs, in partnership with the Penobscot Nation, also launched a website where visitors can hear the words spoken by language master Gabe Paul, a Penobscot pronunciation guide.
From Seattle Times
The Supreme Judicial Court heard highly technical arguments at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor during a packed hearing that underscored the stakes of its ultimate decision.
From Seattle Times
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department said it’s conducting its own review, focusing on training, policies and procedures, after a deputy beat Lau with a flashlight.
From Seattle Times
The count of salmon at the Milford Dam in the Penobscot River has been over 1,000 in four of the last five years, Maine data show.
From Seattle Times
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