ną̀phę́tho

Taos

Etymology

From what is probably a folk etymology of the Sandia term: ną́ (“hill”) + -phę́- (“cloud”) + -tho (“at”), i.e. “place of the cloud hills”, perceived to be a reference to the sand dunes in the area. Cognate with Southern Tiwa nafį̀’athúde “Sandia Indian”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌnæ̃̄ˈphẽ̄thɑ/

Proper noun

ną̀phę́tho

  1. Sandia Pueblo
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