Piman

American  

[pee-muhn] / ˈpi mən /

noun

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

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adjective

1. pertaining or belonging to such a language grouping.

2. of or relating to the Pima or their language.

Etymology

Origin of Piman

Pim(a) + -an

Example Sentences

“I’ve heard from some friends — not others,” he said as he bought pastries and bread at the Piman Bouk Bakery.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2016

At the Piman Bouk Bakery, murals, both inside and out, portray a verdant and abundant Haiti in the manner of much of the country’s art.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2016

The Quojatas are a small tribe, of the Piman stock, living south of the Casa Grande.

From Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights Being the myths and legends of the Pimas of Arizona by Lloyd, J. William

He’s from down Hermosillo way, and not like these Piman children of nature.

From The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine by Amick, Robert Wesley

This was the darkest spot in Piman life.

From Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights Being the myths and legends of the Pimas of Arizona by Lloyd, J. William