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Manhattan1 definition
Man·hat·tan (man hat′'n, mən-)
noun
Etymology: see Manhattan
a member of a North American Indian people, speaking an Algonquian language, that formerly lived on Manhattan IslandEtymology: after Manhattan, New York
a cocktail made of whiskey and sweet vermouth, usually with a dash of bitters and a maraschino cherry
Manhattan2 definition
Man·hat·tan (man hat′'n)
- island in SE N.Y., between the Hudson & East rivers, forming part of New York City: 13 mi (21 km) longalso Manhattan Island
- borough of New York City, consisting of this island, some small nearby islands, & a small bit of the mainland: 22 sq mi (57 sq km); pop. 1,537,000
Etymology: < Du prob. < the native name < manah, island + atin, hill
Related Forms:
- Manhattanite Man·hat′tan·ite′ noun
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