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Croatoan

Definition:

The term "croatoan" refers to various senses and usages:

Senses:

  1. Noun: A group of Native Americans indigenous to the coastal areas of what is now North Carolina.
  2. Noun: An incised word found carved into a tree on Roanoke Island, indicating the potential disappearance of the Roanoke Colony.
  3. Noun: A cryptic message or symbol with an unknown or ambiguous meaning.

Usages:

  1. Adjective (Popular): Associated with a sense of mystery or being enigmatic.
  2. Noun (Local): A community located in the Hatteras Island of North Carolina.
  3. Verb (Local): To disappear or leave suddenly without a trace.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Mythology suggests that the Croatoan people were expert fishermen.
  2. The word "croatoan" carved into the tree puzzled the historians investigating the lost Roanoke Colony.
  3. The ancient carving found in the cave was a real croatoan, as its meaning was yet to be deciphered.
  4. The disappearance of the hiker remains a croatoan; no one knows what happened to him.
  5. When visiting North Carolina, don't miss the quaint town of Croatoan, known for its beautiful beaches.
  6. After receiving an urgent phone call, she croatoaned, leaving her friends puzzled about her sudden departure.

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