Chemehuevi

English

Etymology

Possibly from a Spanish corruption of Mojave 'achiimuuev (“those who play with fish”)

Noun

Chemehuevi pl (plural only)

  1. An indigenous people of the Great Basin; the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute.

Proper noun

Chemehuevi

  1. The Numic language of these people.
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