Definitions

1. noun

A river in northwestern Ohio in the United States, that flows into Lake Erie

“The Maumee River was the site of a historic battle during the War of 1812.”

2. proper noun

A city in Wood and Lucas counties, Ohio, United States, located at the mouth of the Maumee River

“The city of Maumee has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century.”

3. verb

To refer to the Maumee River, often used in the context of Native American folklore and the Miami tribe

“The local historian explained how the word ‘maumee’ is used to describe the river and its cultural significance.”