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Definition of chinnabee
chinnabee
/ˈtʃɪnəbiː/
chin · na · bee
chinnabee Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A recreational lake (Lake Chinnabee) and surrounding wilderness area located in the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, United States.
2
American A historical Muscogee (Creek) chief from Alabama who allied with United States forces, including General Andrew Jackson, during the Creek War of 1813–1814.
Example
"Chief Chinnabee provided crucial support and refuge to American troops during the frontier conflicts in early nineteenth-century Alabama."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Muscogee (Creek) language. It is the anglicized name of a prominent late 18th- and early 19th-century Creek chief, whose name was subsequently applied to several geographical landmarks in Alabama.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chinnabee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chinnabee