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Oriskany

American  
[aw-ris-kuh-nee, oh-ris-] / ɔˈrɪs kə ni, oʊˈrɪs- /

noun

  1. a village in central New York, near Utica: battle 1777.


Other Word Forms

  • Oriskanian adjective

Example Sentences

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He escaped into the clouds only when he was out of ammunition, and managed to limp his damaged F9F-Panther back to land on the carrier USS Oriskany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

The district can find another way to honor the Oneida Indians who fought alongside American Revolutionary forces during the Battle of Oriskany in 1777.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2020

He was 24 and served in the Navy onboard the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier as a journalist.

From Fox News • Apr. 26, 2019

Despite his misgivings, Mr. McCain volunteered for more missions and was transferred to the carrier Oriskany.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2018

A narrative of the brave defense of Fort Schuyler and the battle of Oriskany.

From Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water by Barbour, Ralph Henry