Adirondack
/ˌædɪˈɹɒndæk/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A member of an Algonquin people that lived along the Ottawa River in Ontario and Quebec.
- 2 Abbreviation of Adirondack lean-to. abbreviation, alt-of
Proper Noun
- 1 The Adirondacks (as a region).
Synonyms
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More examples"Ms. Trosper says Spirit's operators are extending its instrument arm to brush the Martian dust from Adirondack, get close-up images with its microscope camera, and determine the rock's mineral content with an infrared sensor. She notes that they will use an abrasion tool Tuesday to scratch below its surface before moving on to its next target."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From the Mohawk ratirontaks, atirú:taks, hatiron'taks (“they eat trees”), a term applied by the Mohawks indiscriminately to other tribes, including the French and English, but especially other Native Americans who ate bark and buds when other food sources were scarce.
Etymology 2
Back-formation from Adirondacks. The mountains were named after the tribe.
Etymology 3
Abbreviation.