Indian warrior

noun

1. a lousewort, Pedicularis densiflora, of the western U.S., having densely clustered red flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indian warrior¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

Prominent Indigenous leader and medicine man Geronimo was largely touted as the last Indian warrior in newspapers as he was leading raids against U.S. soldiers, and became a mythical and romanticized figure when he surrendered in 1886.

From Salon

You might imagine oil paintings of landscapes, oil paintings of ships, oil portraits of white people, maybe a bronze “Indian warrior” and other depictions of Native Americans by non-Native artists.

From Seattle Times

The purported romance and the trailer have been interpreted as deeply dishonourable to Padmini, who is especially revered by Rajputs, one of India’s largest caste groups and one fiercely proud of its claimed origins from north Indian warrior stock.

From The Guardian

However, it’s much further along than it was when I was hear as a 9-year-old, and up close you can make out the complete visage of the Indian warrior.

From Washington Times

The mascot horse fell during the pregame ceremony Friday with Indian warrior Osceola aboard.

From Washington Times