Etymology

Chemehuevi

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Today it means: An indigenous people of the Great Basin; the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute. Full definition →

Mojave 'achiimuuev
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The story

  1. Mojave · derived from'achiimuuev“those who play with fish”
  2. English todayChemehuevi

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

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