winnecowet

/ˌwɪnɪkoʊˈwɛt/ or /ˌwɪnɪˈkoʊwɛt/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a historic Algonquian-speaking Native American band located in Massachusetts.

“The Winnecowet band was one of the several Algonquian-speaking bands in the region.”

2. place name

a former name for the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

“The town of Winnecowet was established in the 17th century and later became known as Fairhaven.”

Synonyms

  • Fairhaven
  • Wampanoag

Antonyms

  • English settlement
  • European settlement