Meaning of Miwok in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmiːwɒk/

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  1. Noun

    Miwok

    Etymology

    mid 19th century. From Central Sierra Miwok miw:ɨk, lit. ‘people’, plural of miw:ɨʔ person

    Definitions

    1. a member of the North American Indian people living in the central Sierra Nevada in California
  2. 2. a Penutian language spoken by the Miwok people

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