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Tarahumara

Tarahumara

2 9.9
A native people in north central Mexico known for long-distance running
  • noun
  • /ˌtɑːrəˈhuːmərə/
: tarahumara
  • The Tarahumara are renowned for their endurance running in the highlands of Chihuahua.

Examples

  • Researchers have studied the Tarahumara diet for clues to their remarkable health and stamina.

  • Many Tarahumara still live in remote areas and maintain their traditional ways of life.

  • The Tarahumara are famous for their endurance running.

  • Many Tarahumaras participate in ultra-marathons.

  • The Tarahumara are renowned for their endurance running in the highlands of Chihuahua.

  • Researchers have studied the Tarahumara diet for clues to their remarkable health and stamina.

  • Many Tarahumara still live in remote areas and maintain their traditional ways of life.

Compounds

Tarahumara frog
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Mexican frog that lives near streams and ponds in the mountains

Surface Forms

Tarahumara singular
Tarahumaras plural

Etymology

Tarahumara comes from the people's own name Rarámuri, which means 'those who run fast' in their language. So the name fits: the Tarahumara are famous for running long distances and great stamina.