What does Roanoke mean in the native algonquian language?

"Roanoke" is not an Algonquian word. It's a modified English version of the word "Rowanoak," which is a Native American word from the Algonquin language family (specifically the Chowanoke language spoken by the Algonquin people in the area).

The exact meaning of "Rowanoak" is debated, but some possibilities include:

* "Island of the cedar trees" - This is based on the abundance of cedar trees in the region.

* "The place of the lost ones" - This is a possible interpretation based on the disappearance of the Roanoke colony, though it's not confirmed to be the original meaning.

Regardless of the exact meaning, "Rowanoak" was used by the Native Americans to refer to the area around the Roanoke Island where the colony was founded.

It's important to note that "Roanoke" is the Anglicized form of the original word, and its meaning might not be entirely accurate.