Ahkwesáhsne

Mohawk

Etymology

Literally, “Land Where the Partridge Drums”, from the abundant wildlife in the area.

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Proper noun

Ahkwesáhsne

1. Akwesasne: A Mohawk territory in North America, at the triple point of the New York state, Ontario, Quebec border lying astride the Canada-United States international boundary.
2. St. Regis Mohawk Reservation: A district of Akwesasne, New York state, United States

Hypernyms

territory within New York State

• Ahkwesáhsne (US-Canada cross-border territory)

 

Hyponyms

cross-border territory

• Ahkwesáhsne (NYS)
• Kaná:takon
• Kawehnò:ke
• Tsi Snaíhne

 

Descendants

• English: Akwesasne
• French: Akwesasne

Further reading

• Akwesasne on Wikipedia.Wikipedia