Definition of Hominies

1. Noun. (plural of hominy) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hominies

1. hominy [n] - See also: hominy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hominies

hominesses
homing
homing behaviour
homing device
homing instinct
homing pigeon
homing pigeons
homing torpedo
homing value
homings
hominian
hominians
hominid
hominidae
hominids
hominies (current term)
hominin
hominine
hominins
hominization
hominizations
hominize
hominized
hominizes
hominizing
hominoid
hominoids
hominum
hominy
hominy grits

Literary usage of Hominies

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Principles of Psychology by William James (1902)
"But Dr. hominies well remarks (Mental Evolution, etc., p. 351, note) that we ought tirsi lo he sure that the actions are noi due to mere association A cat ..."

2. Collections by Massachusetts Historical Society (1871)
"Doctor Belknap, in his life of Lord De la Warre, adverting to the treaty with the Chicka- hominies, says, " Though this transaction passed while Sir Thomas ..."

3. The Library of American Biography by Jared Sparks (1856)
"It laid the foundation of a peace with Powhatan, which lasted as long as his life, and secured the friendly alliance of the Chicka- hominies, a brave and ..."

4. History of England from the Accession of James I. to the Outbreak of the by Samuel Rawson Gardiner (1883)
"... devise was an attack upon the Chicka- hominies for the purpose of enforcing the payment of a corn tribute which had been for some time in abeyance. ..."

5. Virginia: A History of the People by John Esten Cooke (1883)
"... we shall see them harry the Chicka- hominies, hear volleys in the woods, and witness an onset near Cold Harbour ending in an Indian rout. ..."

6. English Colonies in America by John Andrew Doyle (1889)
"... were among the most warlike of the Indian Peace with tribes, and though bound to Powhatan by some lax tie hominies.< of military service, they were in ..."

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