Definitions
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- noun A member of a certain
Native American tribe ofBritish Columbia . - adjective Of or relating to this tribe.
- adjective Of or relating to a form of distinctively-
patterned heavy knitting developed by the tribe.
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Examples
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A history of Salish Indian—also known as Cowichan—sweaters from the Pacific Northwest.
A Passion for Knitting Nancy J. Thomas 2002
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Cowichan, a First Nation word meaning “land warmed by the sun,” has a micro-climate well-suited for growing grapes.
Archive 2008-02-01 Laurie Constantino 2008
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Cowichan, a First Nation word meaning “land warmed by the sun,” has a micro-climate well-suited for growing grapes.
Recipes: Dukkah and Roast Cauliflower with Dukkah Laurie Constantino 2008
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I still want to take cooking classes in the Cowichan Valley at Engeler Farm and follow the Gourmet Trail in the Victoria area.
Recipes: Dukkah and Roast Cauliflower with Dukkah Laurie Constantino 2008
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His son fell in love with a Cowichan princess on Vancouver Island, but marriage between a god and a mortal was forbidden.
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His son fell in love with a Cowichan princess on Vancouver Island, but marriage between a god and a mortal was forbidden.
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New Democrat Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder said she was disappointed with the news.
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Ms. Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan: I have a point of order on this.
C-291 Update: Evidence at the hearing Suzanne 2006
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Of special note is the chapter on Cowichan knitting of the Pacific Northwest, an indigenous hand-knitting industry that continues today.
A Passion for Knitting Nancy J. Thomas 2002
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In offering to the public the typical Cowichan Legends included in this little work, Mrs.B. M. Cryer is doing a real service to British
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