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Mardi Gras Indian
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English
Etymology
From en Mardi Gras Indian.
Pronunciation
en /ˈmɑɹdi ɡɹɑ ˈɪn.di.ən/ US
en ɪndiən 6
Noun
Mardi Gras Indian
One of the black carnival revellers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. They are divided into tribes.
en Indian
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