<ethnology> An Algonquin tribe of Indians who formerly inhabited a part of Illinois. ... (01 Mar 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Pe·o'ri·as noun plural ; sing. Peoria (Ethnol.) An Algonquin tribe of Indians who formerly inhabited a part of Illinois. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/50