Adirondack

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌædɪˈɹɒndæk/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌædɪˈɹɑndæk/

Etymology 1

From the Mohawk ratirontaks, atirú:taks, hatiron'taks (“they eat trees”), a term applied by the Mohawks indiscriminately to other tribes, including the French and English, but especially other Native Americans who ate bark and buds when other food sources were scarce.

Noun

Adirondack (plural Adirondacks)

1. A member of an Algonquin people that lived along the Ottawa River in Ontario and Quebec.

Derived terms

• Adirondacks

Etymology 2

Back-formation from Adirondacks. The mountains were named after the tribe.

Proper noun

Adirondack

1. The Adirondacks (as a region).

Derived terms

• Adirondack boat
• Adirondack chair
• Adirondack guide boat
• Adirondack lean-to
• Adirondack shelter

Etymology 3

Abbreviation.

Noun

Adirondack (plural Adirondacks)

1. Abbreviation of Adirondack lean-to.