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/bˈætəl əv ðə lˈɪtəl bˈɪghˌɔrn/ Listen  Battle of the Little Bighorn
noun 1.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. Synonyms: Battle of Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand, Little Bighorn.
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