noun
Uncommon
Mohawk
MOH-hawk
Mohawk (noun) means a member of the Mohawk people, one of the Iroquois nations of North America originally from the Mohawk Valley in New York. Example: “The Mohawk have lived in the region for many centuries.”
noun
1
A member of the Mohawk people, one of the Iroquois nations of North America originally from the Mohawk Valley in New York.
"The Mohawk have lived in the region for many centuries."
2
A hairstyle with the sides shaved and a strip of hair left standing up along the middle of the head.
"He dyed his mohawk bright green for the concert."
How to use Mohawk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Native American nation of that name, or the punk-associated shaved-sides hairstyle named after warriors who wore their hair that way.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mohawks, "Mohawks" in all other senses
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Etymology
From a Dutch rendering of an Algonquian name for the Mohawk people; the Mohawk's own name for themselves is Kanienʼkehá:ka.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mohawk” mean?
The word “Mohawk” means a member of the Mohawk people, one of the Iroquois nations of North America originally from the Mohawk Valley in New York. In plain terms, either the Native American nation of that name, or the punk-associated shaved-sides hairstyle named after warriors who wore their hair that way.
How do you pronounce “Mohawk”?
“Mohawk” is pronounced MOH-hawk (/ˈmoʊhɔːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mohawk” in a sentence?
Here is “Mohawk” used in a sentence: “The Mohawk have lived in the region for many centuries.”
What part of speech is “Mohawk”?
“Mohawk” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mohawk” come from?
The word “Mohawk” comes from Dutch. From a Dutch rendering of an Algonquian name for the Mohawk people; the Mohawk's own name for themselves is Kanienʼkehá:ka.
Is “Mohawk” a common word?
“Mohawk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mohawk” have?
“Mohawk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Mohawk people, one of the Iroquois nations of North America originally from the Mohawk Valley in New York.
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