Biloxi
Biloxi (name) means a city on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and one of the two county seats of Harrison County. Example: “Biloxi is known for its casinos and seafood.”
How to use Biloxi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Mississippi coastal city, named after the Native American Biloxi people.
Word forms
Biloxi plural, Biloxis plural
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Etymology
From a French rendering of a Biloxi word meaning roughly "first people."
Rhymes for Biloxi
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What does “Biloxi” mean?
The word “Biloxi” means a city on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and one of the two county seats of Harrison County. In plain terms, a Mississippi coastal city, named after the Native American Biloxi people.
How do you use “Biloxi” in a sentence?
Here is “Biloxi” used in a sentence: “Biloxi is known for its casinos and seafood.”
What part of speech is “Biloxi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Biloxi” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Biloxi” come from?
The word “Biloxi” comes from French. From a French rendering of a Biloxi word meaning roughly "first people.".
How many meanings does “Biloxi” have?
“Biloxi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and one of the two county seats of Harrison County.
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