Zuni

(zo̵̅o̅)

noun

  1. pl. Zunis or Zuni a member of a North American Indian people of W New Mexico
  2. the language of this people, not known to be related to any other language

Origin: AmSp < AmInd

Also, formerly, Zuñi

See Zuni in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. Zuni Zuni or Zu·nis also Zuñi or Zu·ñis
  1. a. A Pueblo people located in western New Mexico.
    b. A member of this people.
  2. The language of the Zuni, of no known linguistic affiliation.

A pueblo of northwest New Mexico west of Albuquerque. Population: 6,360.
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