ONONDAGAS
\ˌɒnəndˈɑːɡəz], \ˌɒnəndˈɑːɡəz], \ˌɒ_n_ə_n_d_ˈɑː_ɡ_ə_z]\
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A tribe of Indians formerly inhabiting what is now a part of the State of New York. They were the central or head tribe of the Five Nations.
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A tribe of Indians formerly inhabiting what is now a part of the State of New York. They were the central or head tribe of the Five Nations.
By Noah Webster.
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A tribe of Iroquois in New York State, and head of the " five nations." They were early won over to the English and often served against the French. During the Revolution they joined the English. In September, 1788, they ceded all their territory to the State of New York, with the exception of a small tract which they have since continued to hold.
By John Franklin Jameson
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].