Navaho

[ nav-uh-hoh, nah-vuh- ]

noun

, plural Nav·a·hos, Nav·a·hoes, (especially collectively) Nav·a·ho,

1. Navajo.

Navaho

/ ˈnɑː-; ˈnævəˌhəʊ /

noun

1. -ho-hos-hoes-jo-jos-joes a member of a North American Indian people of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah
2. the language of this people, belonging to the Athapascan group of the Na-Dene phylum

Word History and Origins

Origin of Navaho¹

C18: from Spanish Navajó pueblo, from Tena Navahu large planted field

Example Sentences

Navaho Pass and the peak of the same name typically see fewer people than other popular larch trails nearby.

From Seattle Times

A reporter who attended the White House event said there was an “awkward silence” among the Navaho members after Mr. Trump made the remark.

From Washington Times

The deal resolves any and all claims by the tribe, whose reservation spans three Western states, contesting the Philadelphia company's "Navajo" and "Navaho" brands in a variety of products, including pullovers, feathered earrings and underwear.

From Reuters

Forrest Goodluck, 17, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes and also a member of the Navaho and Tsimshian tribes, plays Glass’ son Hawk in the movie.

From Washington Times

In the early 1980s, Beard learned Navaho weaving from his parents, Ray and Mary Alice Beard, and joined their weaving demonstration at the fair.

From Washington Times