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Mojave

American  
[moh-hah-vee] / moʊˈhɑ vi /

noun

plural

Mojaves,

plural

Mojave

  1. Mohave.

Mojave British  
/ məʊˈhɑːvɪ /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of Mohave

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Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled, and western diamondback rattlesnakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

When set times were announced for Weekend 1, it was revealed that former headliner Jack White would be playing in the Mojave Tent on Saturday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Gusty winds are expected in portions of the Mojave Desert as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The punk duo was slated to perform on Saturday at 3 p.m., but former White Stripes frontman Jack White is stepping in and taking the duo’s time slot in the Mojave tent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The train stopped at a place called Mojave in the middle of an interminable, still desert.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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