It was one of the nicknames given to an ethnic group originating in the central plains of North America. They lived in the Missouri and Saskatchewan River basins. They were known as Gross ventres or of the Great Belly. They had separated from the Arapahos. They belonged to the Algonquina family. The term is derogatory.
ATSINA 1 . Name considered inaccurate and derogatory of the Gros ventres (great bellies). native tribe located in the north-central Montana. They speak English and atsina and dstan related to the Arapaho and Cheyenne. 2 . Sweet anise, stick licorice with fennel tones. This flavor combines well with sweet dishes.
