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Wappo

Wappo

9.9
A person from the Wappo people or the language they speak
  • proper noun
: wappo
  • Linguists have studied the Wappo language to preserve its unique features.

Examples

  • The Wappo people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • A museum exhibit displays artifacts from the Wappo culture and history.

  • The Wappo traditionally lived in the Napa Valley region of California.

  • Many Wappos still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • The Wappo are known for their rich cultural traditions and history in northern California.

  • The Wappo language is part of the Penutian language family, which is spoken by several tribes.

  • Many visitors to Sonoma County learn about the Wappo and their contributions to the region's heritage.

Surface Forms

Wappo main

Etymology

Wappo is the name given to a Native American group from the Napa Valley and to the language they spoke, so Wappo can mean 'a member of that people' or 'their language', similar to how 'Navajo' names both a people and a language.