biloxi

• Nome próprio que se refere a um membro do povo sioux do sudeste do Mississippi, à sua língua sioux ou à antiga cidade no sul do Mississippi, na costa do Golfo do México.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Siouan people of southeastern Mississippi, their Siouan language, or an old town in southern Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico.

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1. Indigenous PeopleB2formalamerican

   A member of the Siouan-speaking Native American people originally from the southeastern region of Mississippi.

   Povo indígena

   • The Biloxi were among the first Native American groups encountered by French explorers.
   • Historical records describe the Biloxi as a peaceful tribe living near the Gulf Coast.
   • Descendants of the Biloxi people still maintain cultural traditions today.

2. City in MississippiA2formalamerican

   A historic city located in southern Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beaches and casinos.

   Biloxi

   • Biloxi is a popular tourist destination along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
   • The city of Biloxi was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
   • Many visitors come to Biloxi for its seafood restaurants and coastal views.

3. C1formalamericanscientific

   The extinct Siouan language once spoken by the Biloxi people of southeastern Mississippi.

   Língua biloxi

   • Linguists have studied the Biloxi language through historical documents and recordings.
   • The Biloxi language belongs to the Siouan language family.
   • Efforts have been made to revive the Biloxi language among descendants.