Cahuilla

[kuh-wee-uh]

noun

plural

Cahuillas ,

plural

Cahuilla .

1. a member of a North American Indian people of southern California.

2. Also called Ivilyuat. the Uto-Aztecan language of the Cahuilla.

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cahuilla¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Spanish, possibly from Cahuilla kawi'a “master”

Example Sentences

Residents living in areas of Lake Riverside, Aguanga, Anza and the Cahuilla Reservation close to the fire were ordered to evacuate, while those slightly farther away were placed under evacuation warnings.

From Los Angeles Times

Becerra’s campaign has $2 million on hand, including the largest contributions allowed by law — $39,200 — from the politically connected Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Pechanga Band of Indians.

From Los Angeles Times

The region is the ancestral homeland of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians and other tribes, who led the push for safeguarding the land.

From Los Angeles Times

To the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, the red color of the hills and canyon walls is a sign of the bleeding heart of their creator god, Mukat.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are happy to see the designation protect this area that contains thousands of cultural places and objects of vital importance to the history and identity of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians,” said Joseph DL Mirelez, chairman of the tribe.

From Los Angeles Times