A member of the Skidi, one of the four bands of the Pawnee North American Indian people; = "Pawnee Maha".
Origin
Early 19th century. From French Pani loup from Pani + loup wolf, after Pawnee ckí:ri, self-designation of this band, a derivative of the stem ckirir- wolf, coyote.
Definition of Pawnee Loup in US English:
Pawnee Loup
noun
rare, historical
A member of the Skidi, one of the four bands of the Pawnee North American Indian people; = "Pawnee Maha".
Origin
Early 19th century. From French Pani loup from Pani + loup wolf, after Pawnee ckí:ri, self-designation of this band, a derivative of the stem ckirir- wolf, coyote.