battle of the little bighorn Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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
Custer's Last Stand; Battle of Little Bighorn; Little Bighorn.
