Squamish

[ skwom-ish, skwaw-mish ]

noun

, plural Squa·mish·es, (especially collectively) Squa·mish

1. Also called Sḵwx̱wú7·mesh [skkhoh, -mish]. a member of a First Nation of the southwestern coast of British Columbia.
2. Also called Sḵwx̱wú7·mesh sní·chim [skkhoh, -mish , sney, -chim]. the Salishan language of the Squamish.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Squamish or their language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Squamish¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from Ko'moks; K'omoks ( def )

Example Sentences

Some very fine bags of large fish have been made in the Squamish River in Butte inlet.

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