apalachee
/ˌæpəˈlætʃi/Definitions
1. noun
a member of a Native American people who traditionally inhabited northern Florida and southern Georgia.
“The Apalachee tribe has a rich and unique cultural heritage.”
2. proper noun
a region in northern Florida inhabited by the Apalachee tribe.
“The Apalachee region is home to many natural springs and lakes.”
3. proper noun
a region in Florida that was formerly part of the Apalachee Province of Spanish Florida.
“The Apalachee Province was a key region in the Spanish colonization of Florida.”