Advertisement

Seminole (n.)

1763, from Creek (Muskogean) simano:li, earlier simalo:ni "wild, untamed, runaway," from American Spanish cimarron (see maroon (v.)). They fought wars against U.S. troops 1817-18 and 1835-42, after which they largely were removed to Indian Territory (Oklahoma).

Others are reading

Advertisement
Definitions of Seminole from WordNet

Seminole (n.)
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century;
Seminole (n.)
the Muskhogean language of the Seminole;
From wordnet.princeton.edu