hiawatha

ˌhaɪ.əˈwɒθə

Definitions

1. proper noun

a legendary Ojibwe warrior and leader; also, the title of a long narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“The Hiawatha Trail is a popular hiking path in Idaho, USA, that follows the route of an old railroad.”

2. proper adjective

relating to or inspired by Hiawatha or his legend

“The Hiawatha-inspired artwork depicted the struggles of the Native American people.”

Synonyms

  • legend
  • warrior

Antonyms

  • coward
  • weakling