I. aˈstōrēən, əˈ-, -ȯr- noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Astoria, former trading post in Oregon (now site of Astoria, Oregon) founded 1811 by John J. Astor died 1848 American merchant + English -an
: a fur trader of the Astoria trading post
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: relating to the Astoria trading post or to its activities