Papago

[ pah-puh-goh, pap-uh- ]

/ ˈpɑ pəˌgoʊ, ˈpæp ə- /

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noun, plural Pa·pa·gos, (especially collectively) Pa·pa·go.

former name of the Tohono O'odham.

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Origin of Papago

First recorded in 1810–20; from Spanish pápago, earlier papabo(s), shortening of papabi-ootam from Oʼodham bá·bawĭ-ʔóʔodham “Papago(s)” (former self-designation), equivalent to bá·bawĭ “tepary beans” + ʔóʔodham “Piman, fellow tribesman, human being”

Words nearby Papago

papable, papacy, Papadopoulos, papadum, Papagayo, Papago, papain, papal, papal bull, papal cross, papal infallibility

How to use Papago in a sentence

Nadeze was far more respectful since Geronimo had slain the Papago.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard
But he was just as happy that he had not killed the second Papago too.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard
Delgadito made his way to Geronimo and looked down at the dead Papago.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard
The Papago chiefs were my old friends and acquaintances, and received the priests with fireworks and illuminations.
Building a State in Apache Land|Charles D. Poston

In the old days, Pima and Papago roped their wives as in a hunt, and if the fancy prompted, abused them to death.
Through Our Unknown Southwest|Agnes C. Laut