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cherokee
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cherokee, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a an American Indian tribe formerly inhabiting much of the southern US. b a member of this tribe.
2 the language of this tribe.
--adj. of or relating to the Cherokees or their language.
--n.
1 a an American Indian tribe formerly inhabiting much of the southern US. b a member of this tribe.
2 the language of this tribe.
--adj. of or relating to the Cherokees or their language.
Idiom
Cherokee rose a fragrant white rose, Rosa laevigata, of the southern US.
Etymology
Cherokee Ts{aacute}lagi
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