penobscot

• Nombre propio que designa a un pueblo indígena algonquino de la confederación abenaki, históricamente asentado en el valle del río Penobscot en el norte de Maine, o bien al río de Maine central que desemboca en la bahía de Penobscot.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Algonquian people belonging to the Abnaki confederacy, historically living in the Penobscot valley in northern Maine, or to a river in central Maine flowing into Penobscot Bay.

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1. Indigenous PeopleB2formalamerican

   A member of the Algonquian-speaking people who are part of the Abenaki confederacy, historically living in the Penobscot River valley in northern Maine.

   miembro del pueblo penobscot

   • The Penobscot have a rich cultural heritage and history in Maine.
   • Many Penobscot people continue to live in their ancestral territory.
   • The Penobscot Nation is a federally recognized tribe in the United States.

2. B2formalamerican

   A major river in central Maine, USA, that flows into Penobscot Bay on the Atlantic Ocean.

   Río Penobscot

   • The Penobscot River is known for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
   • Katahdin is located near the headwaters of the Penobscot River.
   • The river is popular for fishing and kayaking.