catawba

/kætəwbə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of grape used to make wine, particularly in the southeastern United States.

“The winery used catawba grapes to produce its signature red wine.”

2. noun

A Native American tribe that traditionally inhabited the Catawba River Valley in North and South Carolina.

“The Catawba tribe played an essential role in the early history of the region.”

3. proper noun

A river in the United States, primarily flowing through North and South Carolina.

“The Catawba River is a popular destination for kayaking and fishing.”

Synonyms

  • muscadine
  • scuppernong

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • non-native