flathead Meaning & Definition
ˈflat-ˌhed
What Does Flathead Mean?
Flathead is used as a noun meaning a member of any of several North American Indigenous peoples. It can also mean an Indigenous people of Montana. As a geographical name, it means river 245 miles (394 kilometers) long in southeastern British Columbia and northwestern Montana flowing south through into the Clark Fork River.
Flathead in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, geographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflat-ˌhed/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | flatheads |
| First known use | 1709 |
Flathead Definition (Noun)
- a member of any of several North American Indigenous peoples
- an Indigenous people of Montana
- any of a family (Platycephalidae) of mostly Australian and southeast Asian marine food fishes that resemble sculpins
Flathead as a Geographical Name
- river 245 miles (394 kilometers) long in southeastern British Columbia and northwestern Montana flowing south through into the Clark Fork River
Synonyms of Flathead
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Flathead synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
Flat·heads
Flathead
Flatheads
flathead
flatheads
flathead (plural flatheads or flathead)
Words That Rhyme With Flathead
Origin of Flathead
From flat + head.
First Known Use
1709
Pronouncing Flathead
The standard pronunciation of flathead is /ˈflat-ˌhed/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (flat).