Paducahs \Pa*du"cahs\ (p[.a]*d[=u]"k[.a]z), n. pl.; sing. {Paducah} (-k[.a]). (Ethnol.) See {Comanches}. Comanches \Co*man"ches\ (? or ?), n. pl.; sing. {Comanche} (? or ?). (Ethnol.) A warlike, savage, and nomadic tribe of the Shoshone family of Indians, inhabiting Mexico and the adjacent parts of the United States; -- called also {Paducahs}. They are noted for plundering and cruelty.