A native or resident of the United States (an American) who is of African heritage.

Of African-American heritage or culture

A native or inhabitant of Latin America, or of such descent.

Of or relating to Latin America, its people, or its culture.

plural of Latin American

(idiomatic) A widespread determination by Americans to provide their children with a better upbringing than their parents were able to provide for them.

The palmetto bug, Periplaneta americana.

Any of a species of small falcon, Falco sparverius; a kestrel.

A breed of horse that originated in Kentucky by crossing Thoroughbreds, Morgans and Standardbreds

plural of American kestrel