Meaning of Winnebago in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌwɪnəˈbeɪɡoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    Winnebago

    Etymology

    Algonquian, literally ‘person of the dirty water’, referring to the muddy Fox River

    Definitions

    1. a member of the Siouan-speaking people formerly living in eastern Wisconsin south of Green Bay

    Examples

    • « ally of the Menomini and enemy of the Fox and Sauk people »
  2. 2. the Siouan language spoken by the Winnebago people

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