loup
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An old name for a Native American group in the central plains of the United States
- proper noun
- Literature
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Loup
- The Loup people historically inhabited the central United States long before European settlers arrived.
Examples
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In early accounts, the Loup were noted for their distinct cultural practices and governance.
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Many historians study the Loup to understand the diverse Native American societies that existed.
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As Loup-loup garou writes, femininity is a performance and hard work, and many are unable to do it correctly even if they try.
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Compounds
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Loup as the name of a Native American people comes from French explorers who used the word loup 'wolf' in their records, so the group's early English name comes from the French word for 'wolf'.
