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noun, plural war·paths 
[-path
z, -pahthz, -paths, -pahths] .
Idioms [-pathz, -pahthz, -paths, -pahths] . 1.
the path or course taken by American Indians on a warlike expedition.
2.
on the warpath,
a.
seeking, preparing for, or engaged in war or aggressive pursuit.
b.
in a state of anger or indignation; hostile.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the route taken by North American Indians on a warlike expedition |
| 2. | on the warpath |
| a. preparing to engage in battle | |
| b. informal in a state of anger | |
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