Seri
Americannoun
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Seris,
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Seri
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Also called Comcáac. a member of an Indigenous people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
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Also called Cmiique Iitom. the language of the Seri, sometimes classified as part of the Hokan family.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Seri
Firtst recorded in 1820–30; via Spanish from Opata (an extinct Uto-Aztecan language of Sonora); further origin and meaning uncertain
Example Sentences
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The stoicism of her Seri project is contrasted by the more lighthearted photos she took of people in Juchitán, highlighting the matriarchal culture there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
She was still sharp after a seven-week break, winning the Fir Hill Seri Pak Championship in a playoff last week outside Los Angeles to move back atop the world ranking.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
Okay Yokuslu is given a bit of a talking to by the referee after sliding in behind on Jean Michael Seri, who wins a free kick.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2024
"He will remain in a position of influence and continue to have undisputed control over Shas," said Seri, telling Army Radio he had discussed the matter with Deri on Saturday night.
From Reuters ● Jan. 22, 2023
One Seri, a giant seven feet tall, could outrun a deer and break its neck with his hands.
From Tales of lonely trails by Zane Grey
I was hoping Bill Plaschke would reassure me that the Dodgers’ recent trade solved our bullpen problems and that all systems are go for the World Seris.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2018
Nielsen went on to say that once from a hiding place he had watched Seris tear up and devour a dead turtle that he afterward ascertained was putrid.
From Tales of lonely trails by Zane Grey
Large bodies of Seris or Comanches would move a hundred and thirty miles in a day.
From Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America by H. W. G. Hyrst
These travelers did not see the worst of the Seris.
From Tales of lonely trails by Zane Grey
The Seris made constant trouble, and when attacked retreated safely to Cerro Prieto.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Herbert Eugene Bolton
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