Mimbres

adjective

Mim·​bres

ˈmimbrə̇s

: of or belonging to a culture in southern New Mexico characterized by dominant Anasazi traits introduced into the Mogollon culture

Word History

Etymology

Mimbres river, southwestern New Mexico

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