Ponca

[ pong-kuh ]

noun

, plural Pon·cas, (especially collectively) Pon·ca

1. a member of a North American Indian people formerly of northern Nebraska, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
2. the Siouan language of the Ponca, mutually intelligible with Omaha.

Example Sentences

Also, most of the songs are in the Ponca language, a sister to Osage.

From Los Angeles Times

“I would have preferred that we found the children,” said Judi gaiashkibos, a member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and the executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs.

From Seattle Times

The big event was staged Saturday in Ponca City, billed as “Military Appreciation Night,” with many, many American flags in evidence.

From Washington Times

And, though he’s the governor of Florida — known more for its beaches and theme parks than calf-roping or bull riding — DeSantis’ later stop in Ponca wasn’t, as they say, his first rodeo.

From Seattle Times

Nebraska’s other statue, of Ponca Chief Standing Bear, was unveiled in 2019.

From Seattle Times