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Siouan , branch of Native American languages belonging to the Hokan-Siouan linguistic family, or stock, of North and Central America (including Mexico). See Native American languages .

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Sioux

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Sioux (Siouan Dakota) A group of Native American tribes originally occupying the plains and prairies. With a population in the 19th century of more than 30,000, it was one of the largest tribes in North America.

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Hokan-Siouan

Hokan-Siouan , linguistic stock, or family, whose member languages are spoken by Native Americans in North and Central America. See Native American languages .

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