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Mohawk
Etymology
Literally, “Land Where the Partridge Drums”, from the abundant wildlife in the area.
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Proper noun
Ahkwesáhsne
- Akwesasne: A Mohawk territory in North America, at the triple point of the New York state, Ontario, Quebec border lying astride the Canada-United States international boundary.
- St. Regis Mohawk Reservation: A district of Akwesasne, New York state, United States
Hypernyms
- Ahkwesáhsne (US-Canada cross-border territory)
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