Mardi Gras Indian

English

Noun

Mardi Gras Indian (plural Mardi Gras Indians)

  1. One of the black carnival revellers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. They are divided into tribes.
    Synonym: Indian

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