I. ˈmōˌhȯk noun
( -s ; see sense 1 )
Etymology: of Algonquian origin; akin to Narraganset Mohowaùuck Mohawk, literally, they eat animate things
1. or plural mohawk usually capitalized
a. : an Iroquoian people of the Mohawk river valley, New York
b. : a member of such people
2. usually capitalized : the language of the Mohawk people
3. often capitalized : tuscan brown
4. sometimes capitalized , in fancy skating : a stroke forward on either edge of either skate followed by a stroke backward on the corresponding edge of the other skate
II. noun
Usage: usually capitalized
: a hairstyle with a narrow center strip of upright hair and the sides of the head shaved