ILLINOIS

Illinois

(noun) the Algonquian language of the Illinois and Miami

Illinois, Prairie State, Land of Lincoln, IL, Ill.

(noun) a midwestern state in north-central United States

Illinois

(noun) a member of the Algonquian people formerly of Illinois and regions to the west

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Il`li*nois", n.sing. & pl. (Ethnol.)

Definition: A tribe of North American Indians, which formerly occupied the region between the Wabash and Mississippi rivers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

29 April 2025

CORRECTION

(noun) a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases; “market runups are invariably followed by a correction”


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Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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