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Meaning of YUMAN

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a group of language of the Hokan family in Arizona and California and Mexico
 

YUMAN is a 5 letter word that starts with Y.

 

 See Also: Akwa'ala, Cochimi, Cocopa, Cocopah, Diegueno, Havasupai, Hoka, Hokan, Hualapai, Hualpai, Kamia, Kiliwa, Kiliwi, Maricopa, Mohave, Mojave, Walapai, Yavapai, Yuma

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Yu"man\, a.
Designating, or pertaining to, an important linguistic stock
of North American Indians of the southwestern United States
and northwestern Mexico, nearly all agriculturists and adept
potters and basket makers. Their usual dwelling is the brush
wikiup, and in their native state they wear little clothing.
The Yuma, Maricopa, Mohave, Walapi, and Yavapai are among the
chief tribes, all of fine physique.

 

 

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