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Yavapai

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[yav-uh-pahy, yah-vuh-] / ˈyæv əˌpaɪ, ˈyɑ və- /

noun

plural

Yavapais,

plural

Yavapai
  1. a member of a tribe of North American Indians who live in Arizona.

  2. the Yuman language of the Yavapai.


Example Sentences

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If they followed the rules, they could see their baby three times a week, but they would have to do so in D.C.S.’s Yavapai County office.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said that Steven Jackson, 66, was drinking coffee in his yard near the Groom Creek area just south of Prescott when the male bear launched its surprise attack.

From Washington Times • Jun. 18, 2023

“The Sinagua — meaning ‘without water’ — were here long before the Hopi, Yavapai, and Apache,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

He said his group is connected to the Yavapai County Preparedness Team, but the team was not involved in ballot box monitoring.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022

Mrs. Weyl returned to Yavapai and with her coming Ann found another outlet for the trouble that she fought vainly to repress.

From Bruce of the Circle A by Titus, Harold