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Definition of Little Bighorn
1. Noun. A river that flows from northern Wyoming into the Bighorn River in southern Montana; site of Custer's Last Stand.
Exact synonyms: Little Bighorn River, Little Horn
Group relationships: Montana, Mt, Treasure State, Equality State, Wy, Wyoming
Generic synonyms: River
Group relationships: Montana, Mt, Treasure State, Equality State, Wy, Wyoming
Generic synonyms: River
2. Noun. A battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between United States cavalry under Custer and several groups of Native Americans (1876); Custer was pursuing Sioux led by Sitting Bull; Custer underestimated the size of the Sioux forces (which were supported by Cheyenne warriors) and was killed along with all his command.
Exact synonyms: Battle Of Little Bighorn, Battle Of The Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand
Generic synonyms: Butchery, Carnage, Mass Murder, Massacre, Slaughter
Geographical relationships: Montana, Mt, Treasure State
Generic synonyms: Butchery, Carnage, Mass Murder, Massacre, Slaughter
Geographical relationships: Montana, Mt, Treasure State