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Croatoan
Definition:
The term "croatoan" refers to various senses and usages:
Senses:
- Noun: A group of Native Americans indigenous to the coastal areas of what is now North Carolina.
- Noun: An incised word found carved into a tree on Roanoke Island, indicating the potential disappearance of the Roanoke Colony.
- Noun: A cryptic message or symbol with an unknown or ambiguous meaning.
Usages:
- Adjective (Popular): Associated with a sense of mystery or being enigmatic.
- Noun (Local): A community located in the Hatteras Island of North Carolina.
- Verb (Local): To disappear or leave suddenly without a trace.
Sample Sentences:
- Mythology suggests that the Croatoan people were expert fishermen.
- The word "croatoan" carved into the tree puzzled the historians investigating the lost Roanoke Colony.
- The ancient carving found in the cave was a real croatoan, as its meaning was yet to be deciphered.
- The disappearance of the hiker remains a croatoan; no one knows what happened to him.
- When visiting North Carolina, don't miss the quaint town of Croatoan, known for its beautiful beaches.
- After receiving an urgent phone call, she croatoaned, leaving her friends puzzled about her sudden departure.
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