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Oriskany

Noun

1. A Native American tribe of the Iroquoian language family, originally located in New York State.

Sample sentence: The Oriskany tribe played a significant role in the history of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to the Oriskany tribe.

Sample sentence: The museum showcased a fascinating collection of Oriskany artifacts.

Noun

2. A type of sandstone found in Oriskany, New York, and commonly used as a building material.

Sample sentence: The historic building's façade was constructed using Oriskany sandstone.

Noun

3. A U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34), serving in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1976.

Sample sentence: The USS Oriskany played a crucial role during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

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