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nounany member of the peoples living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived
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- indian any of the languages spoken by Amerindians
- arawak a member of a widespread group of Amerindians living in northeastern South America
- calumet a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
- penutian a family of Amerindian language spoken in the great interior valley of California
- athapaskan language a group of Amerindian languages (the name coined by an American anthropologist, Edward Sapir)
- athabascan a group of Amerindian languages (the name coined by an American anthropologist, Edward Sapir)
- sun dance a ceremonial dance performed by Amerindians at the summer solstice
- hokan a family of Amerindian languages spoken in California
- basket maker early Amerindians related to the Pueblo; known for skill in making baskets
- peace pipe a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)