adj
Meaning 1
Of or relating to this tribe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
Cowichan
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/ˈkaʊwɪtʃən/
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rhymes with -ɪtʃən
adj
Meaning 2
Of or relating to a form of distinctively-patterned heavy knitting developed by the tribe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Cowichan knitting
- a Cowichan sweater
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name
Meaning 3
A river in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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noun
Meaning 4
A member of a certain Native American tribe of British Columbia.
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History
Etymology
From Halkomelem Quw'utsun.