Shapwailutan

noun

Shap·​wai·​lu·​tan

ˌshapˌwīˈlütᵊn

: a language stock of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho comprising Shahaptian, Waiilatpuan, and Lutuamian

Word History

Etymology

shahaptian + waiilatpuan + lutuamian + -an

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