Piman

[ pee-muhn ]

/ ˈpi mən /

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noun

any of various groupings of Uto-Aztecan languages, of varying degrees of inclusiveness, comprising Pima and its closest relatives.

adjective

pertaining or belonging to such a language grouping.

of or relating to the Pima or their language.

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Origin of Piman

And here appears Eeeetoy, the most active and mysterious personality in Piman mythology.
Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights|J. William Lloyd
No one had chanced to mention that Miguel, the peaceful Piman, had any claims on famous antecedents.
The Treasure Trail|Marah Ellis Ryan
Jose was a Piman, and she immediately connected Jose with the perpetration, or at least the planning of her abduction.
The Mucker|Edgar Rice Burroughs
It's a long hike, Barbara, but we gotta make it—we gotta, for if daylight finds us in the Piman country we won't never make it.
The Mucker|Edgar Rice Burroughs

Now, indeed, were they sure that they had chanced upon the trail to the Piman village.
The Mucker|Edgar Rice Burroughs