Taracahitian

1 of 2

adjective

Tara·​ca·​hi·​tian

¦tarəkə¦hēshən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Taracahitian peoples or their languages

Taracahitian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

1

a

: a group of peoples of Mexico including the Acaxee, Baciroa, Cahita, Concho, Cora, Opata, and Tarahumara

b

: a member of any of the peoples of the Taracahitian group

2

: a language family comprising the languages of the Taracahitian peoples

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Tarahumara + Cahita + English -an (adjective suffix)

Noun

Tarahumara + Cahita + English -an (noun suffix)

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