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Piman

American  
[pee-muhn] / ˈpi mən /

noun

  1. any of various groupings of Uto-Aztecan languages, of varying degrees of inclusiveness, comprising Pima and its closest relatives.


adjective

  1. pertaining or belonging to such a language grouping.

  2. of or relating to the Pima or their language.

Etymology

Origin of Piman

Pim(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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At the Piman Bouk Bakery, murals, both inside and out, portray a verdant and abundant Haiti in the manner of much of the country’s art.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2016

“I’ve heard from some friends — not others,” he said as he bought pastries and bread at the Piman Bouk Bakery.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2016

Now, indeed, were they sure that they had chanced upon the trail to the Piman village.

From The Mucker by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

The old woman stood screaming in Piman at the top of her lungs.

From The Mucker by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

The arbor-shed or vachtoe pertains to almost every Piman home and consists of a flat roof of poles and arrow-weeds supported by stout forks.

From Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights Being the myths and legends of the Pimas of Arizona by Lloyd, J. William

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