Tehuelche

[ tuh-wel-chee, -chey ]

noun

, plural Te·huel·ches, (especially collectively) Te·huel·che

1. a member of an Indigenous people of Patagonia.
2. the language of the Tehuelche.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Tehuelche or their language.

Other Words From

• Te·huel·che·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tehuelche¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from Spanish, from Araucanian cheu(ù)lche, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

Often touted as the eighth wonder of the world, Chile’s Torres del Paine—which translates to “towers of blue” in Spanish and Tehuelche—truly lives up to its name.

From Outside Online

I once witnessed a remarkable feat of strength performed by a Northern Tehuelche of the name of Koloby.

From Project Gutenberg

The 'Artful Dodger' would have had to look to his laurels if he had had to enter into competition with a young Tehuelche.

From Project Gutenberg

We reached Santa Cruz shortly after daybreak, and so ended my first experience of a Tehuelche merry-making.

From Project Gutenberg

The features of the pure-bred Tehuelche are extremely regular, and by no means unpleasant to look at.

From Project Gutenberg

Patagonia bears upon its length the clear-cut and long-drawn initial of the Tehuelche race.

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