Dhegiha (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any member of a Siouan people speaking one of the Dhegiha languages.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A branch of the Siouan languages.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Dhegiha language family is a branch of the Siouan languages spoken by various Native American tribes in the Great Plains region.
- The Omaha-Ponca language is a member of the Dhegiha language family, which also includes languages such as Kansa and Osage.
- The Dhegiha languages are known for their complex grammar and phonology, which distinguish them from other Siouan languages.
- The Quapaw language, a member of the Dhegiha language family, was traditionally spoken in the region that is now Arkansas.
- Linguists have identified several key features that distinguish the Dhegiha languages from other branches of the Siouan language family.