catawba
Definition
Proper noun:
- A member of the Catawba people: A person belonging to a Native American tribe historically located in the Carolinas.
- The Siouan language spoken by the Catawba people: The language traditionally used by this tribe.
Noun:
- A variety of grape: A specific type of reddish American grape, often used for making wine or eaten as a table grape.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun (referring to a person):
- Proper noun (referring to the language):
- Noun (referring to the grape):
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical and anthropological contexts when discussing the indigenous peoples of the Southeastern United States.
- In viticulture (grape cultivation), 'Catawba' specifically denotes a cultivar known for its hardiness and use in American winemaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Catawbas (plural noun): The plural form, referring to multiple members of the tribe, multiple grapes, or collectively to the people.
Synonyms
- For the grape: slipskin grape, American red grape.
- For the people: Catawba Indian, member of the Catawba Nation. (Note: 'Siouan' refers to a larger language family and is not a direct synonym for the people themselves).
Related Phrases
- Catawba Nation: The official political and cultural entity of the Catawba people.
- Catawba wine: Wine produced from Catawba grapes.
Noun
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the Siouan language spoken by the Catawba
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slipskin grape; a reddish American table grape
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a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas
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