Patwin
Americannoun
plural
Patwins,plural
Patwin-
a member of a North American Indian people of the western Sacramento River valley in California.
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the Wintun language of the Patwin.
Example Sentences
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Yocha Dehe leaders insist the property falls within the traditional homeland of their Patwin ancestors and that the tribe should have a say in what happens on the parcel.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
The county’s namesake is Patwin Suisun leader Sem-Yeto, who was given the name of the Spanish missionary Francisco Solano at his baptism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
Kinter and Roberts said the indentations are streambeds that their Patwin ancestors committed to memory for when they needed water.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
Several towns in the county are phonetically tied to Patwin villages — Suisun, Soscol, Ulatis and Putah — according to the county’s official homepage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
As part of the agreement, the ridge will be officially renamed from Walker Ridge to Molok Luyuk, which means Condor Ridge in the Patwin language.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
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