Mescalero
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Mescalero
First recorded in 1830–35; from American Spanish Mescalero (adjective and noun) “(person, people) of the mescal” (several species of agave being a staple food for these people), equivalent to Spanish mescal mescal ( def. ) + -ero from Latin -ārius -ary ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Several people were still unaccounted for, according to the governor, who had declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation because of the fires.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024
“The food that we serve tells a story,” said Leah Sainz-Jones, an ʔálʔal Café barista, who is a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe in Arizona.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023
From the displaced Mescalero Apache inhabitants, there are agave-roasting pits.
From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2016
The Mescalero Apache Reservation is about 100 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2015
On the 5th day of August, “Billy the Kid” and gang rode up in plain view of the Mescalero Indian Agency and began rounding up a band of horses.
From History of 'Billy the Kid' by Siringo, Chas. A.
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