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Keresan
[ker-uh-suhn]
noun
a family of languages spoken by Pueblo tribes of the Rio Grande valley and neighboring areas.
Example Sentences
Some anthropologists say a Pueblo tribe spiritual being named Chakwaina, which appears in Hopi, Zuni and Keresan ceremonies, is a representation of Estebanico.
As these cross-shape pahos which are now made in Tusayan are attributed to the Kawaika or Keres group of Indians, and as they were seen at the Keresan pueblo of Acoma in 1540, it is probable that they are derivative among the Hopi; but simple cross decorations on ancient pottery were probably autochthonous.
These words are Keresan, and Tcino performed this part on account of his kinship.
The full list of pueblos of Keresan stock is given below.
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