Papago
Americannoun
plural
Papagos,plural
PapagoEtymology
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”
Example Sentences
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The tournament wraps up Sunday with round three at Papago Golf Club.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2023
The find recalled an old Papago legend concerning a monster which has been said to have once lived in the lake.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2017
OK, this video about the new plans for Papago Golf Course, which will be Arizona State’s new home course, isn’t the most exciting clip you’ll see.
From Golf Digest • Feb. 21, 2017
A runner makes his way along a trail on a butte in front of a supermoon at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona.
From BBC • May 11, 2012
You can see among the cave dwellings where earthquakes have tumbled down whole masses of front rooms; and both Moki and Papago have traditions of "the heavens raining fire."
From Through Our Unknown Southwest by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
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