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Modoc

[ moh-dok ]

noun

, plural Mo·docs, (especially collectively) Mo·doc.
  1. a member of an American Indian people belonging to the Lutuamian group and ranging from southern Oregon to northern California.


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Example Sentences

This ended the Indian difficulties in that quarter until the Modoc War, twenty years later.

Modoc, by some Modoc, is a word which originated with the Shasteecas, who applied it indefinitely to all wild Indians or enemies.

It was, therefore, decided that we should visit Klamath Lake and the Modoc country with the view of trapping and hunting.

"So Oldham offered to let you off, if you would keep out of this Modoc Land case," said she.

Took a prominent part in the Modoc war, and distinguished himself by the capture of Captain Jack in the lava-beds.

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