"Mardi Gras Indian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Mardi Gras Indians [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Mardi Gras Indian}} 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. Synonyms: Indian
    Sense id: en-Mardi_Gras_Indian-en-noun-NzEfgbpg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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