Meaning of YUMAN
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| | Definition: | | [n] a group of language of the Hokan family in Arizona and California and Mexico |
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| | 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 |
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| | 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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