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catawba

/kəˈtɔː.bə/

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noun

/kəˈtɔː.bə/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к представителю народа сиу, ранее жившего в Каролине, их языку сиу, или сорту винограда со скользящей кожицей, произрастающему на востоке США.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas, their Siouan language, or a variety of slipskin grape native to the eastern United States.

proper noun

  1. Indigenous PeopleB2formalamerican

    A member of a Native American tribe originally from the Carolinas, part of the Siouan language family.

    ruКоренной народ

    • The Catawba people have a rich history in the southeastern United States.
    • Catawba pottery is known for its distinctive style and craftsmanship.
    • The Catawba Nation is federally recognized in South Carolina.
  2. Grape VarietyB1formalamerican

    A type of reddish American table grape with a slipskin, often used for wine and juice.

    ruСорт винограда

    • Catawba grapes are popular for making sweet wines.
    • The vineyard grows both Concord and Catawba grapes.
    • Catawba juice has a distinct, fruity flavor.
  3. C1formalamerican

    The Siouan language historically spoken by the Catawba people.

    ruЯзык

    • Linguists are working to revitalize the Catawba language.
    • The Catawba language is part of the Siouan family.
    • Few fluent speakers of Catawba remain today.
Forms
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  • catawbas' possessive plural form
  • catawba's possessive singular form