A region in upstate New York known for its wilderness park, or a type of rustic wooden outdoor chair with wide armrests. The term is also used as an adjective to describe things characteristic of this mountainous region.
From Mohawk 'ha-de-ron-dah', meaning 'bark-eaters', originally a derogatory term used by the Mohawk for Algonquian peoples who ate tree bark during times of food scarcity. The name was later applied to the mountain region by European settlers.
The iconic Adirondack chair was actually invented in 1903 in the town of Westport, New York, right in the heart of the Adirondack region. These chairs were designed to be the perfect complement to lakeside relaxation, with their slanted backs ideal for gazing at mountain vistas.
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