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    Co·chise
    /kōˈCHēs/
    • 1. (circa 1812–74), North American Indian leader, chief of the Chiricahua Apache. With a band of followers, he resisted white encroachment on North American Indian lands in Arizona.
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  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › CochiseCochise - Wikipedia

    Cochise ( / koʊˈtʃiːs / koh-CHEESS; Apache: Shi-ka-She or A-da-tli-chi, lit. 'having the quality/strength of an oak'; later K'uu-ch'ish or Cheis, lit. 'oak'; c. 1805 – June 8, 1874) was the leader of the Chiricahui local group of the Chokonen and principal nantan of the Chokonen band of a Chiricahua Apache.

  3. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-cochise-byThe Meaning Behind The Song: Cochise by Audioslave

    May 14, 2024 · At its core, “Cochise” is a tribute to the Native American warrior Cochise, who was known for his fierce resistance against the colonization of his lands. The song draws parallels between his defiance and the struggles faced by individuals in their own lives.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › cochiseCOCHISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Cochise definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric American Indian culture of southeastern Arizona, dating from around 9000 b.c.. See examples of COCHISE used in a sentence.

  5. www.behindthename.com › name › cochiseMeaning, origin and history of the name Cochise

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    Meaning & History. Meaning uncertain, possibly from Apache go-chizh "his firewood" or go-chįh "his nose". This was the name of a 19th-century chief of the Chiricahua Apache.

  6. www.britannica.com › biography › Cochise-Apache-chiefCochise | Native American leader, Arizona, Chiricahua

    Jun 4, 2024 · Cochise was a Chiricahua Apache chief who led the Indians’ resistance to the white man’s incursions into the U.S. Southwest in the 1860s; the southeasternmost county of Arizona bears his name. Nothing is known of Cochise’s birth or early life.

  7. www.songfacts.com › facts › audioslaveCochise by Audioslave - Songfacts

    Cochise by Audioslave song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position.

  8. www.thoughtco.com › cochise-biography-4175357Life of Cochise, Apache Warrior and Chief - ThoughtCo

    Sep 26, 2018 · Cochise became the dominant Chiricahua Apache chief, replacing the aging Mangas Coloradas. Cochise's rage at the loss of his family members led to a bloody cycle of revenge and retaliation between the Americans and Apaches for the next 12 years, known as the Cochise Wars.

  9. americansongwriter.com › me-yelling-at-me-the-multi-layered"Me Yelling at Me": The Meaning Behind Audioslave’s “Cochise”

    Jan 23, 2024 · Singer and lyricist Chris Cornell confirmed that the meaning behind Audioslave’s “Cochise” had to do with "me yelling at me" in the mirror.

  10. www.babynamespedia.com › meaning › CochiseCochise - Meaning of Cochise, What does Cochise mean? -...

    Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Cochise for boys.

  11. wtname.com › cochiseCochise: meaning, origin, and significance explained

    Cochise is a name of Native American origin, specifically Apache. It is a gender-neutral name that carries a powerful significance in Native American culture. The name Cochise is derived from the Apache language and holds deep meaning. The name Cochise means “Hardwood.” It symbolizes strength, resilience, and durability.

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