spokan

/ˈspoʊkɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

a Native American people who traditionally lived in the area now occupied by the city of Spokane, Washington, in the United States

“The archaeological site was home to the ancient Spokan tribe.”

2. verb

to make a loud, sharp noise, like a gunshot

“The fireworks would spokan across the lake at night.”

Synonyms

  • Native American
  • indigenous

Antonyms

  • settled
  • urban