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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.”
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A city on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and one of the two county seats of Harrison County.
"Biloxi is known for its casinos and seafood."
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A member of a Native American people who historically lived near the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.
How to use Biloxi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Mississippi coastal city, named after the Native American Biloxi people.
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Etymology
From a French rendering of a Biloxi word meaning roughly "first people."
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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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