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Pomo

Pomo

1 9.9
A person from a Native American people in northern California
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊmoʊ/
: pomo
  • The Pomo have a rich tradition of basket weaving that is highly regarded worldwide.

Examples

  • Many Pomo elders work to preserve their language and cultural practices.

  • A Pomo community event was held along the banks of the Russian River.

  • The Pomo people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Pomos are known for their basket weaving skills.

  • A Pomo community event was held along the banks of the Russian River.

  • Many Pomo elders work to preserve their language and cultural practices.

  • The Pomo have a rich tradition of basket weaving that is highly regarded worldwide.

Compounds

Pomo language
9.9

A language spoken by the Pomo people of Northern California

Surface Forms

Pomo singular
Pomos plural

Etymology

Pomo comes from the people’s own languages in northern California, and it is the name they use for themselves, so a Pomo is a member of that Native American group.