Piute (Noun)
Meaning
A member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Paiute tribe was known for their skill in weaving baskets from willow and other plant fibers.
- Paiute oral tradition is rich in stories about the creation of the world and the exploits of their ancestors.
- In the late 19th century, the US government forcibly relocated many Paiute people to reservations.
- A Paiute leader named Wovoka founded the Ghost Dance movement in the late 19th century.
- The traditional Paiute diet consisted mainly of seeds, nuts, and berries gathered from the desert landscape.