Achumawi

English

Alternative forms

• Achomawi, Ajumawi, Ahjumawi, Atuami

Etymology

An anglicization of the name of the Fall River band, ajúmmááwí, from ajúmmá “river”.

Noun

Achumawi pl (plural only)

1. The northerly nine (of eleven) bands of the Pit River tribe of Palaihnihan Native Americans who live in what is now northeastern California.

Proper noun

Achumawi

1. The native language spoken by the Pit River people of present-day California.

   Synonym: Pit River language

See also

• Wiktionary’s coverage of Achumawi terms
• Achomawi on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Achumawi language on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Ethnologue entry for Achumawi, acv ⁠