winnebago

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a member of the Siouan-speaking people formerly living in eastern Wisconsin south of Green Bay; ally of the Menomini and enemy of the Fox and Sauk people
  2. noun the Siouan language spoken by the Winnebago

Etymology

Genericization of the trademark Winnebago, named after Winnebago County, Iowa, where the company used to be headquartered.

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