Mardi Gras Indians

A form of Mardi Gras Indian — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Mardi Gras Indian
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