Mardi Gras Indian
US/ˈmɑɹdi ɡɹɑ ˈɪn.di.ən/
Mardi Gras Indian noun: one of the black carnival revellers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. They are divided into tribes.
Noun
Mardi Gras Indian (plural Mardi Gras Indians)
- One of the black carnival revellers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. They are divided into tribes.
- Synonyms:
- Indian
Synonyms of Mardi Gras Indian
Forms of Mardi Gras Indian
| plural | Mardi Gras Indians |
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Origin of Mardi Gras Indian
From Mardi Gras + Indian.
Words that rhyme with Mardi Gras Indian
Questions about Mardi Gras Indian
- What does Mardi Gras Indian mean?
- Mardi Gras Indian means one of the black carnival revellers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. They are divided into tribes.
- What part of speech is Mardi Gras Indian?
- Mardi Gras Indian is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Mardi Gras Indian?
- Mardi Gras Indian is pronounced /ˈmɑɹdi ɡɹɑ ˈɪn.di.ən/ (US).
- What is the plural of Mardi Gras Indian?
- The plural of Mardi Gras Indian is Mardi Gras Indians.
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