Cahokia

Proper noun

Meaning

(geography) A pre-Columbian Native American city in present-day Illinois, now famous for its earthen mounds.

(historical) A Native American tribe now considered extinct.

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Examples

At its height Cahokia is believed to have had a population of between 40,000 and 80,000 people, making it amongst the largest pre-Columbian cities of the Americas. Source: Internet

Bill Graves of the Cahokia Knights of Columbus was spot on by saying, “I just don’t think we get the volunteerism that we did a generation or two ago.” Source: Internet

Development Strategies, a St. Louis-based consulting firm, has estimated that a 10 percent increase in visitors would add $2 million to the $12.2 million that the Cahokia Mounds site generates for the economy each year. Source: Internet

Sawmill BBQ in Cahokia serves one-pound pork steaks (shown with green beans, housemade chips and toasted garlic bread) for $11.99. Source: Internet

Police said a man who sliced open a boy’s neck during an attack at a Walmart store in Cahokia is facing charges. Source: Internet

Ryan said another position was created for the upcoming school year to bring diversity to the Cahokia school staff. Source: Internet

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