sandia

1 of 3

noun (1)

san·​dia

sänˈdēə

plural -s

: watermelon

Sandia

2 of 3

noun (2)

San·​dia

sanˈdēə,

sän-

variants or Sandias

-əz

plural Sandia or Sandias

1

: a Tanoan people occupying a pueblo in New Mexico

2

: a member of the Sandia people

Sandia

3 of 3

adjective

"

: of or belonging to a pre-Folsom hunting culture in New Mexico characterized by leaf-shaped spear points longer, thicker, and heavier than Folsom points and having a side shoulder at the base as an aid in hafting

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish sandía, from Arabic (baṭṭīḥa) sindīya melon of Sind, from baṭṭīḥa melon + sindīya of Sind, from Sind, region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, from Hindi; akin to Sanskrit sindhu river

Noun (2)

from Sandia, pueblo in central New Mexico

Adjective

from Sandia mountains, east of the Rio Grande, New Mexico, where remains of this culture were found

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now