Pawnee

proper nounadjectivenounattested in dialogue

//ˈpɔːniː//

A near-extinct language of North America.

proper noun

1
A near-extinct language of North America.
2
A village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States.
3
A ghost town in Geary County, Kansas, United States.
4
An unincorporated community in Harrison County, Missouri, United States.
5
An unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio, United States.
6
A city, the county seat of Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States.
7
A census-designated place in Bee County, Texas, United States.

Etymology

Borrowing from French Pani, from Algonquin pani, either from Winnebago pa꞉ní or Chiwere pányi.

adjective

1
Relating to the Pawnee people or language.

noun

1
A person of Pawnee origin or descent.

Forms

plural: Pawnees
comparative: more Pawnee
superlative: most Pawnee

paw · The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a…pawn · The state of being held as security for a loan, or as a…pawnee · One or to whom a pledge is delivered as security one who…

Pawnee · A near-extinct language of North America.

paws · pause, used in contexts of animals with paws Paxton · An English habitational surname from Old English.pay · To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods…

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