osage

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osage

The Osage people historically lived along the Osage River.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A member of the Osage Nation: A person belonging to a Native American tribe originally from the central United States, particularly the Missouri and Osage River valleys.
    • The Siouan language of the Osage people: The Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Osage Nation.
    • A river in the central United States: A tributary of the Missouri River, flowing through the state of Missouri.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun (People):
    • The Osage are known for their complex social and ceremonial systems.
    • She is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation.
  • Proper noun (Language):
    • Efforts are underway to revitalize the Osage language.
    • Few fluent speakers of Osage remain.
  • Proper noun (River):
    • The Osage River flows into the Missouri River near Jefferson City.
    • We went fishing on the Osage.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The term is often used in historical contexts discussing Native American history, treaties, and the significant discovery of oil on Osage lands in Oklahoma in the early 20th century.
    • The Osage were relocated to a reservation in Oklahoma in the 19th century.
  • As a Modifier: "Osage" is commonly used adjectivally to describe things pertaining to the people, culture, or region.
    • Osage culture, Osage County, Osage history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Osagean (adj): A geological term referring to a subdivision of the Mississippian epoch in North America, named after the Osage River region where these rocks are exposed.
  • Osage orange (n): A distinct tree () with hard, yellow wood and large, bumpy fruit, historically used by the Osage people for bows and by settlers as a hedging plant.
Synonyms
  • (For the people): Member of the Osage Nation. (There is no direct synonym for a specific tribal name).
  • (For the language): Dhegiha (specifically the Osage dialect).
  • (For the river): Tributary, waterway. (There is no synonym for the proper name).
Related Phrases and Terms
  • Osage Nation: The official name of the federally recognized Osage tribe.
  • Osage Reservation: Refers to the land in Oklahoma designated for the Osage people after relocation.
osage

The Osage people historically lived along the Osage River.

Noun
  1. the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Osage
  2. a river in Missouri that is a tributary of the Missouri River
  3. a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century

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