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Historic Albanian tribe
Gruda is a Northern Albanian tribe and historical tribal region in southeastern Montenegro, just north of Lake Skadar, which includes the small town of
Gruda_(tribe)
German footballer (born 2004)
Brajan Gruda (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁaɪ̯jan ˈɡʁuːda]; born 31 May 2004) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for
Brajan_Gruda
Albanian tribe; region of Malësia
the Ottoman and Austrian empires and later Montenegro. In 1879, Hoti and Gruda's defiance against the treaty of Berlin that gave them to Montenegro put
Hoti_(tribe)
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
According to the Treaty of San Stefano, the Kastrati tribe (together with the Hoti, Kelmendi and Gruda tribes) were to be annexed to Montenegro, but after the
Kastrati_(tribe)
Topics referred to by the same term
Municipality, Albania Gruda (region), a region and historic Albanian tribe Grūda (lake), a lake between Lithuania and Belarus border Grūda (river), a river
Gruda
Region in northern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
was headed by a Jon Gruda. Oral tradition in lower Lohja has maintained that it traces its origin partly to the Old Gruda tribe. As an anthroponym, it
Lohja_(tribe)
Region in Albania and Montenegro; historic Albanian tribe
monasteries in the region. In 1658, the seven tribes of Kuči, Vasojevići, Bratonožići, Piperi, Kelmendi, Hoti and Gruda allied themselves with the Republic of
Kelmendi_(tribe)
Historical Albanian social structure
contained five large tribes, four of which (Hoti, Kelmendi, Shkreli, Kastrati) having a Catholic majority and Muslim minority and with Gruda evenly split between
Albanian_tribes
the Gruda tribe. They are traditionally believed to descend from the Berisha tribe of Northern Albania. They were once the leaders of the Gruda tribe, but
Bytadosi
The Moon in Albanian paganism
stitched to the crown of the headgear of a woman of the Gruda tribe. This fashion was very common among Catholic women of all the northern Albanian tribes.
Hëna_(Albanian_paganism)
Albanian chief of the Gruda and rebel against Ottoman rule
Sokol Baci (1837–1920) was the chief of the Gruda, a northern Albanian tribe in the vicinity of Podgorica (now Montenegro). Originally, he had served the
Sokol_Baci
played a crucial role in preventing the annexation of the tribal lands of Gruda and Hoti by Montenegro. The Montenegrin–Ottoman War (1876–78) concluded
Battle_at_the_Ržanica_Bridge
1920–21 conflict in the Balkans
to Albanian sources, on July 26, 1920, armed groups from the Hoti and Gruda tribes, joined by volunteers, attacked Yugoslav border guards near Tuzi and
Koplik_War
which is attributed to an earlier pagan code common to all the Albanian tribes. Indeed, the Kanun contains several customary concepts that clearly have
Albanian_paganism
Historical tribe and region in eastern Montenegro
mission of Gruda. According to Historians Simo Milutinović and Dimitrije Milaković, the Catholic Kuči, Bratonožići and Drekalovići tribe has converted
Kuči_(tribe)
Battle of the Albanian Revolt of 1911
which 900 belonged to the Gruda, 600 to the Kelmendi, 400 to the Hoti, 250 to the Shala, a small number to the Shkreli tribe and unknown numbers from Kastrati
Battle_of_Deçiq
Region in Montenegro; historic Albanian tribe
territory, Trieshi borders Hoti to the south-west, Kelmendi to the east, Gruda to the west and Koja e Kuçit to the north. Oral traditions and fragmentary
Triepshi_(tribe)
Historical region in southern Europe
seven large tribes with six (Hoti, Kelmendi, Trieshi, Koja, Shkreli, Kastrati) having a Catholic majority and Muslim minority with Gruda evenly split
Malësia
Mountainous region in northern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
the historic Albanian tribe of the same name. The name Mirdita derives from a legendary ancestor named Mir Diti from whom the tribe claims descent. Other
Mirdita_(tribe)
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Infobox tribe is being considered for merging. › 42°09′N 19°54′E / 42.150°N 19.900°E / 42.150; 19.900 Berisha is a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and
Berisha_(tribe)
Name list
Rovaca) Vuksan Gela (or Gelja), legendary founder of the northern Albanian Gruda tribe Vuksan Lukovac [sr] (1939–1993) Yugoslav and Serbian film editor Dušan
Vuksan
Historical tribe of northern Albania
major historical tribes of northern Albania. It is a historical tribal region situated in the Highlands of Gjakova. The Gashi tribe is known to follow
Gashi_(tribe)
Historical tribe and region of Montenegro
up to 280 soldiers. In 1658, the seven tribes of Kuči, Vasojevići, Bratonožići, Piperi, Kelmendi, Hoti and Gruda allied themselves with the Republic of
Vasojevići
City in Montenegro
of Tuzi descend from the surrounding tribes of Hoti, Gruda, Trieshi and Koja, which are part of the Malësor tribes. Tuzi was mentioned in 1330 in the Dečani
Tuzi
Triepshi (tribe) clan of Malësia region of southeastern Montenegro. In Edith Durham’s book, she describes what was said by a Malësor of the Hot tribe in one
Gjokaj
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
historical tribe and region of northern Albania in the valley of the river Shalë, in the Dukagjin Highlands. At the end of the 19th century, the tribe was Catholic
Shala_(tribe)
Albanian tribe and noble family
were a medieval Albanian tribe. The name is first attested in 14th-century historical documents as one of the Albanian tribes living in the Despotate of
Bua_(tribe)
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Puka tribes to the west, the Berisha tribe to the north, the Spaçi tribe of Mirdita to the south, the Thaçi tribe to the east and the Dushmani tribe to
Kabashi
Albanian tribe based in southern Montenegro
brothers, Reçi and his sons, Bushati and his sons, Pjetër Suma (ancestor of Gruda) and Pjetër Kuçi, first known ancestor of Kuči. About a century later, the
Mataguzi_(tribe)
Highlander tribe of Montenegro
Piperi (Cyrillic: Пипери) is a historical tribe (pleme) of Albanian origin and a region in northeastern Montenegro. Piperi is located between the Morača
Piperi_(tribe)
Historical tribe and valley in Montenegro
Albanian: Palabardhi; pronounced [bjɛlɔ̌paːv̞lit͡ɕi]) is a historical tribe (pleme) of Albanian origin and a valley in the region of the Brda, in Montenegro
Bjelopavlići
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Thaçi is a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and region in Pukë, Northern Albania. The ancestors of the Thaçi tribe are said to have migrated from Muriqan
Thaçi_(tribe)
Medieval Albanian tribe
Mavriqi was an Albanian tribe (fis) that lived in the Middle Ages. They were the anas (older, indigenous) tribe of the Shala valley, being gradually expelled
Mavriqi
Historical tribe and region of Montenegro
(Cyrillic: Цуце, Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: [tsûtse]) is a historical tribe (pleme) and region in Montenegro, located in the area of the Katunska nahija
Cuce
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Bitiçi refers to an Albanian tribe or fis centred in the southeastern Highlands of Gjakova. The surname derived from the tribe is found throughout Albania
Bytyqi
Region in northern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Shkreli is a historical Albanian tribe and region in the Malësia Madhe region of northern Albania and is majority Catholic. With the expansion of the
Shkreli_(tribe)
Albanian freedom fighter and Hoti bajraktar
Catholic delegates included the chiefs of Çun Mula from Hoti, Baca Kurti from Gruda, Marash Dashi from Shkreli, Cil Vuksani from Kastrati, Mark Lula from Shala
Çun_Mula
Highlander tribe of Montenegro
Stanoje Radonjin. In 1658, the seven tribes of Kuči, Vasojevići, Bratonožići, Piperi, Klimenti, Hoti and Gruda allied themselves with the Republic of
Bratonožići
Historic Albanian tribe
Mërturi are an historical Albanian tribe (fis) and region in the Highlands of Gjakova of north Albania. The Mërturi tribe is a traditional fis in the sense
Mërturi
Region in the Accursed Mountains of northeastern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
42.183°N 20.300°E / 42.183; 20.300 Krasniqi is a historical Albanian tribe and region in the Accursed Mountains in northeastern Albania, bordering
Krasniqi
Region in northern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
territory is synonymous with the historic Albanian tribe of the same name. Members of Shllaku tribe are Catholics. The region corresponds to today's Shllak
Shllaku
American professional basketball team in Uncasville, Connecticut
team some consistency and a year of experience on which to build. Sandrine Gruda and Anete Jēkabsone-Žogota decided to sit out the season, so the Sun looked
Connecticut_Sun
[pîʋa]) is a historical region in Montenegro, which existed as a Montenegrin tribe also known as Pivljani (Пивљани, pronounced [pîʋʎaːni]). It is situated
Piva_(tribe)
Historical tribe and region in Montenegro
Drobnjaci (Serbian Cyrillic: Дробњаци, pronounced [dro̞bɲǎːt͡si]) was a tribe and historical region, Drobnjak, in Old Herzegovina in Montenegro (municipalities
Drobnjaci
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
bajrak (military-administrative unit) of the Kelmendi, a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and ethnographic region located in Malësia, northern Albania. The
Boga_(region)
Albanian tribe
The Oroshi tribe is an Albanian tribe and one of the bajraks of the ethnographic Mirdita region in northern central Albania. The Oroshi tribe was one of
Oroshi_(tribe)
Albanian tribe
(ancestor of Gruda) and Pjetër Kuçi, first known ancestor of Kuči. In the 1416-17 Venetian Cadastre of the area we find several names linked to the tribe. Among
Reçi_(tribe)
Albanian bajraktar from the Grude tribe
Luce Preka to eternal banishment. Much of the history about the Gruda and Hoti tribes were documented by the author Toni Assagazino, who in 1780 wrote
Smajl_Martini_Ivezaj
Region in northern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
/ 42.200°N 19.783°E / 42.200; 19.783 Shoshi is a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and region of northern Albania in the lower Shala valley. Shoshi is
Shoshi_(tribe)
Region in Gjakova highlands, historic Albanian tribe
Morina tribe (Albanian: fisi Morinë or fisi Marin) is a small tribe and historical region of the Highlands of Gjakova in Albania and Kosovo. The border
Morina_(tribe)
Selita is an Albanian tribe or fis from the Mirdita region. Several places in Albania are toponyms originating from the name of the tribe, including the Selitë
Selita_(tribe)
Region in northern Albania; historic Albanian tribe
from their native homeland to the village of Iballë and expelled the local Gruda fis to Koprat. On the other hand, Giuseppe Valentini maintained that only
Toplana_(region)
Name list
of Bosnian origin Suad Fileković (born 1978), Slovenian footballer Suad Gruda (born 1991), Swedish and Montenegrin footballer Suad Joseph (born 1943)
Souad
Albanian tribe in Herzegovina
‹ The template Infobox tribe is being considered for merging. › Burmazi was an Albanian tribe which is attested in Herzegovina in the Middle Ages. The
Burmazi
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Kiri is a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and ethnographic region located on the eastern side of the upper Kir river in the wider region of Pulti, northern
Kiri_(tribe)
Albanian tribe; region of Sharr Mountains
tribe is a historical Albanian tribe (fis) originating from the Sharr Mountains of today's Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia. Members of the tribe can
Sopa_(tribe)
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
The Plani are a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and region in Pult of north Albania. The Plani tribe is not a traditional fis in the sense of a community
Plani_(tribe)
Region in northeast Albania and southwest Kosovo; historic Albanian tribe
southwest Kosovo whose territory is synonymous with the historic Albanian tribe (fis) of the same name. It includes the village with the same name, Lumë
Luma_(region)
Medieval Albanian tribe
Mataruge (alternatively, Mataruga or Motoruga) were a medieval Albanian tribe which originally lived in Old Herzegovina and southern Dalmatia. Their name
Mataruge
Historical tribe and region of Herzegovina
derived from the personal name Maleš, the likely founder of the tribe. Apart from the tribe, Maleš is attested in two Vlach katuns from the Prizren estate
Maleševci_(tribe)
Albanian tribe
The Fani (also Fandi, Fanti) tribe is an Albanian tribe and one of the five bajraks of the ethnographic Mirdita region in northern central Albania. Fani
Fani_(tribe)
Historical tribe of Montenegro
Ровчани, pronounced [rǒ̞ʋt͡ʃani]) are a historical tribe of Montenegro and one of the seven highlander tribes of the Brda region, alongside the Bjelopavlići
Rovčani
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Qerreti is an Albanian tribe or fis from the Pukë region. It is considered part of the "seven tribes of Puka" (Albanian: shtatë bajrakët e Pukës), that
Qerreti_(tribe)
Shkreli had settled while in the part under Lohja a branch of the Gruda (Jon Gruda) was settled. In the latter part of the village a certain Mihal Viti
Rrjolli
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
The Vela are a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and tribal region in the districts of Lezha and Mirdita of northern Albania. It is one of the four traditional
Vela_(tribe)
Historical tribe and region of Montenegro
pronounced [pâʃtrovitɕi]; Italian: Pastrovichi or Pastrovicchi) is a historical tribe and region in the Montenegrin Littoral. Paštrovići stretches from the southernmost
Paštrovići
Albanian tribe
Albanian tribe of the Middle Ages. Their origin was probably in the Dukagjin highlands of northern Albania. Since the 16th century, the Prekali tribe gradually
Prekali
North Albanian clan
The clan of Dushmani was one of the northern Albanian tribes, living in North Albania up to 20th century. Edith Durham, the person who visited them in
Dushmani_(tribe)
Albanian guerilla fighter
on November 2, 1917, and was buried at the family burial grounds in the Gruda mountains within the village of Kshevë, in today's Montenegro. Two years
Tringe_Smajli
The Nikšići (Serbian Cyrillic: Никшићи) was one of the historical tribes in the Ottoman Sanjak of Herzegovina, constituting the Nikšić nahija. It was part
Nikšići_(tribe)
Albanian tribe
The Dibrri tribe is an Albanian tribe and one of the five bajraks of the ethnographic Mirdita region in northern central Albania. Dibrri tribal territory
Dibrri
Administrative unit in Kukës, Albania
Albanologist Robert Elsie in a 2015 book by him as one of the 69 different tribes in northern Albania. The municipal unit consists of the following villages:
Malzi
Historical tribe and region in Montenegro
was a historical tribe and region in Montenegro, consisting of numerous brotherhoods of mutual origin. It was one of the largest tribe from the area of
Pješivci
Historical region in Montenegro
Montenegro, Old Herzegovina and the Montenegrin Littoral. The historical tribes of the Brda are the Vasojevići, the Bjelopavlići, the Piperi, the Kuči,
Brda_(Montenegro)
Historical region and tribe of old Montenegro
tribe of the Katunska nahija region of Old Montenegro. The tribe was one of the largest traditional tribes of Old Montenegro and one of nine tribes of
Bjelice
Bobi was an Albanian tribe that lived in the Middle Ages. They were the anas (older, indigenous) tribe of the Shala valley, being gradually expelled by
Bobi_(tribe)
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
The Suma are a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and tribal region in Pult of north Albania. During the Ottoman period it formed a single bajrak (military-administrative
Suma_(tribe)
Albanian tribe based in northern Albania
(alternatively, Krytha, Krythi and later Kruta; in Latin: Crutta) was an Albanian tribe (bashkësi) of the Middle Ages in the coastal areas of northern Albania and
Kryethi
Region of North-central Albania
households and 23,643 total individuals. Mati is also regarded as one of the tribes of Albania, however not in the sense of a fis, with blood ties and a common
Mat_(region)
Albanian tribe
(Serbian Cyrillic: Кричи, Albanian: Kriçi[citation needed]) were an Albanian tribe that inhabited the region around the Tara river, roughly corresponding to
Kriči
Practice in traditional Albanian culture
Kastrati, Shoshi and Hoti tribes made a besa (pledge) to support the document and to stop blood feuding with other tribes until 6 November 1908. As of
Albanian_blood_feud
Albanian tribe
Gojëmadhi (or Goljemad) was an Albanian tribe (fis) that lived in the Middle Ages. They inhabited the Lješanska nahija region of Old Montenegro, being
Goljemadi
Ethnic group in Montenegro
historical Albanian tribes which exist in Montenegro up to the modern era are: Hoti, Gruda, and Koja e Kuçit. Other Albanian tribes also existed in the
Albanians_in_Montenegro
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
Xhani is a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and ethnographic region located on the western side of the upper Kir river in the wider region of Pulti, northern
Xhani
Albanian ancient tribe
Lepuroshi (alternatively, Leporoshi, Lepurushi) were a historical Albanian tribe (fis) that inhabited the ethnographic region of Rrjolli in Malësia, northern
Lepuroshi
Historical Albanian tribe
The Malakasi were a historical Albanian tribe in medieval Epirus, Thessaly and later southern Greece. Their name is a reference to their area of origin
Malakasioi
Region of Albania; historic Albanian tribes
Nikaj are an historical Albanian tribe (fis) and region in the Highlands of Gjakova of north Albania. The Nikaj tribe is a traditional fis in the sense
Nikaj
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
The Kryezezi are a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and tribal region in the districts of Lezha and Mirdita of northern Albania. It is one of the four
Kryezezi
Region in Malësia; historic Albanian tribe
Koja e Kuçit (Koja of Kuçi) is a historical Albanian tribe and region in Malësia. Koja is a Catholic region located between Triepshi and Kuči. The people
Koja_e_Kuçit
Historical tribe and region in Montenegro
Ceklin (Cyrillic: Цеклин; Albanian: Ceklinë) is a historical tribe (pleme) and region in Montenegro. It is divided into two clans: Gornjaci (the Upper)
Ceklin
Tribe in western Montenegro
Banjani (Serbian Cyrillic: Бањани) was a tribe in Old Herzegovina, and historical region in western Montenegro. Its territory comprises 380 km2 (150 sq mi)
Banjani
Albanian tribe
Kuzhneni tribe are an Albanian tribe and one of the traditional bajraks of the Mirdita region in northern central Albania. The Kushneni tribe were one
Kushneni
Region in Albania; historic Albanian tribe
The Bulgëri are a historical Albanian tribe (fis) and tribal region in the districts of Lezha and Mirdita of northern Albania. It is one of the four traditional
Bulgëri
Historical tribe and region of Montenegro
Montenegrin Cyrillic: Мркојевићи/Мрковићи, Albanian: Mërkot) is a historical tribe and region in southwestern Montenegro, located between the towns of Bar
Mrkojevići
Albanian tribe
or Spaqi tribe is an Albanian tribe and one of the bajraks of the ethnographic Mirdita region in northern central Albania. The Spaçi tribe were one of
Spaçi
Montenegro. Baca was born around 1807 in the village of Milješ (Milesh) in the Gruda tribal region near the town of Tuzi, to an Albanian highlander (Malësor)
Baca_Kurti
Albanian tribe based in the region of Malësia
Gruemiri (alternatively, Gruemira) is a small historical Albanian tribe (fis) in the former municipality of Gruemirë in the region of Malësia. Historical
Gruemiri
Surname list
Part of a series on Albanian tribes Tribes and regions Malësia e Madhe Hoti Gruda Kelmendi Shkreli Rrjolli Kastrati Trieshi Koja Marsheni Tuzi Gruemiri
Gjon
"Ton crisse de kawish". La Presse+ (in French). Retrieved 3 March 2019. Gruda, Agnès (20 June 2009). "Édith Cloutier, la rassembleuse de Val-d'Or". La
List_of_ethnic_slurs
Historical tribe of Montenegro
forms: Malončići and Malonjšiki, Cyrillic: Малоншићи) was a historical tribe (pleme) of Albanian origin and area in the Brda region of Montenegro. Malonšići
Malonšići
GRUDA TRIBE
GRUDA TRIBE
Girl/Female
Hindu
Parvati, Affectionate
Boy/Male
Tamil
Pankajeet | பஂகஜீத
Eagle Garuda
Pankajeet | பஂகஜீத
Girl/Female
Anglo, British, English, German
Supreme
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, German, Norse, Polish
Fighting Woman; Diminutive of Gertrude; Beloved Warrior; Strength of the Spear; Spear Maiden
Boy/Male
Hindu
(Eagel; King of winged creatures)
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Eagle; Garuda
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Mythological, Sanskrit
King of Birds
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Eagle
Girl/Female
Hindi
The sacred bird that carries Vishnu.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim, Netherlands, Russian, Zoroastrian
Supreme; He who is Praised; Variant of Juda
Boy/Male
Indian
Falcon, Hawk (Garuda)
Girl/Female
Hindu
Consort of Garuda
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vinayika | விநாயிகா
Consort of Garuda
Vinayika | விநாயிகா
Boy/Male
Indian
The god who carried Vishnu.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Goddess Parvati; Affectionate
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Given by the Guru
Girl/Female
Norse German
Strong.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Falcon, Hawk (Garuda)
Boy/Male
Muslim
Falcon, Hawk (Garuda)
Girl/Female
Indian
Falcon, Hawk (Garuda)
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GRUDA TRIBE
Boy/Male
Indian
Soft and Polite
Girl/Female
Hindu
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Addison, ADISSON means "son of Adam."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Happy, Girl, Blessing with Love, Waterfall
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
The Brave God
Boy/Male
Tamil
Abhinatha | அபீநாதா
Lord of desires, Another name of Kama
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Beautifully
Girl/Female
English
Based on the initials J. C. or an abbreviation of Jacinda.
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who ennobled the dandaka forest
Girl/Female
Tamil
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n.
A family of animals descended from some particular female progenitor, through the female line; as, the Duchess tribe of shorthorns.
n. pl.
A tribe of bats including the common insectivorous bats of America and Europe, belonging to Vespertilio and allied genera. They lack a nose membrane.
n. pl.
A tribe of ungulates comprising the camels.
n. pl.
A tribe of birds comprising the sheathbills.
n. pl.
An extensive tribe of North American Indians of the Shoshone stock, inhabiting Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and adjacent regions. They are subdivided into several subordinate tribes, some of which are among the most degraded of North American Indians.
n. pl.
A tribe of Old World lizards which comprises the chameleon. They have long, flexible tongues.
n.
A number of species or genera having certain structural characteristics in common; as, a tribe of plants; a tribe of animals.
v. t.
To distribute into tribes or classes.
n. pl.
A tribe of North American Indians formerly living on the Neuse and Tar rivers in North Carolina. They were conquered in 1713, after which the remnant of the tribe joined the Five Nations, thus forming the Six Nations. See Six Nations, under Six.
n.
A member of any of numerous Tartar tribes of Central Asia, etc.; esp., one of the dominant race in Turkey.
n. pl.
A tribe of North American Indians belonging to the Creek confederation.
n. pl.
An extensive tribe of bivalve mollusks of which the genus Venus is the type. The shells are usually oval, or somewhat heartshaped, with a conspicuous lunule. See Venus.
n.
A division, class, or distinct portion of a people, from whatever cause that distinction may have originated; as, the city of Athens was divided into ten tribes.
n. pl.
A tribe of worms including Phoronis. See Phoronis.
n. pl.
A tribe of edentates comprising the South American ant-eaters. The tongue is long, slender, exsertile, and very flexible, whence the name.
n.
A family, race, or series of generations, descending from the same progenitor, and kept distinct, as in the case of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of Jacob.
n.
A nation of savages or uncivilized people; a body of rude people united under one leader or government; as, the tribes of the Six Nations; the Seneca tribe.
p. pl.
A tribe of spiders, comprising some of those which take their prey in a web, but which also frequently run with agility, and chase and seize their prey.
n.
Any one of numerous species of club-shaped, compound Alcyonaria belonging to Veretillum and allied genera, of the tribe Pennatulacea. The whole colony can move about as if it were a simple animal.
n. pl.
A Turkish tribe which about the close of the 15th century conquered, and settled in, that part of Asia now called Turkestan.