Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mohican
noun
/moʊˈhiːkən/
Definition
A member of the Mohican tribe, a Native American people originally from the Hudson River Valley in New York.
Examples
- The last of the Mohicans fought bravely to defend their land.
- She styled her hair in a mohican to stand out at the concert.
Meaning
The term ‘mohican’ refers to both the people of the Mohican tribe and a hairstyle associated with them, characterized by a strip of hair left on the top of the head while the rest is shaved.
Synonyms
- Mohican tribe
- Native American
- Indigenous people
