patuxent

/pəˈtʌksənt/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a river in Maryland, United States, and a nearby naval air station.

“The Patuxent River is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing in Maryland.”

2. noun

a Native American people who originally inhabited the region around the Patuxent River.

“The Patuxent Native American tribe has a rich cultural heritage and history.”

Synonyms

  • river
  • tribe