catawba

• Substantivo próprio que designa um membro do povo sioux que vivia na Carolina, sua língua sioux, ou uma variedade de uva de casca solta cultivada no leste dos Estados Unidos.

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.

nome próprio

1. Indigenous PeopleB2formalamerican

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

   Povo indígena

   • 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.

   Variedade de uva

   • 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.

   Língua catawba

   • Linguists are working to revitalize the Catawba language.
   • The Catawba language is part of the Siouan family.
   • Few fluent speakers of Catawba remain today.