ALGONKIN

Algonkian, Algonkin

(noun) the Algonquian language spoken by the Algonkian

Algonkian, Algonkin

(noun) a member of a North American Indian people in the Ottawa river valley of Ontario and Quebec

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Al*gon"quin, Al*gon"kin, n.

Definition: One of a widely spread family of Indians, including many distinct tribes, which formerly occupied most of the northern and eastern part of North America. The name was originally applied to a group of Indian tribes north of the River St. Lawrence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ALBUTEROL

(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness


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