pawnee

/pɔːˈniː/
noun
  1. A member of a Native American people originally from the Great Plains region of the United States, now mainly in Oklahoma.
    • The museum has a special exhibit on Pawnee art and culture.
    • A Pawnee elder shared stories of the tribe's history with the students.
    • The Pawnee were known for their agricultural skills and earth lodge homes.
  2. The Caddoan language of the Pawnee people.
    • Only a few fluent speakers of Pawnee remain today.
    • She is learning Pawnee to help preserve her family's heritage.
    • The linguist recorded songs and stories in Pawnee.
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