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Klamath

Syllabification: (Klam·ath)
Pronunciation: /ˈklaməTH/

Definition of Klamath

noun (plural same or Klamaths)

  • 1a member of an American Indian people of southern Oregon and northern California.
  • 2the language of the Klamath.

adjective

  • relating to the Klamath or their language.

Origin:

from the Chinook name łámał 'those of the river'

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