Mardi Gras Indian en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɑɹdi ɡɹɑ ˈɪn.di.ən/ (US)
Etymology
From Mardi Gras + Indian.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras Indians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |