Sioux
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Name — A group of Native American peoples of the Great Plains, or a member of these peoples.
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Etymology
From French Sioux, a shortening of an Ojibwe word meaning roughly "little snakes", historically used by outsiders rather than the Sioux themselves.
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What does “Sioux” mean?
The word “Sioux” means a group of Native American peoples of the Great Plains, or a member of these peoples. In plain terms, refers to a Native American nation of the Great Plains and their languages.
How do you pronounce “Sioux”?
“Sioux” is pronounced syoo (/sjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sioux” in a sentence?
Here is “Sioux” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit told the history of the Sioux nations.”
What part of speech is “Sioux”?
“Sioux” is a name.
Where does the word “Sioux” come from?
The word “Sioux” comes from French. From French Sioux, a shortening of an Ojibwe word meaning roughly "little snakes", historically used by outsiders rather than the Sioux themselves.
Is “Sioux” a common word?
“Sioux” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sioux” have?
“Sioux” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of Native American peoples of the Great Plains, or a member of these peoples.