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takelma

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun takelma has 2 senses
  1. Takelma - a member of a North American Indian people of southwestern Oregon
    --1 is a kind of
    Penutian
  2. Takilman, Takelma - a Penutian language spoken by the Takelma people
    --2 is a kind of Penutian

Definitions from the Web

Takelma

Takelma refers to a Native American tribe and their language, which were once prominent in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The term can be used as a noun to denote the tribe or the language.

Sample sentences:

Noun (denoting the tribe):

  • The Takelma tribe inhabited the Rogue River Valley.
  • Explorers documented the rich cultural traditions of the Takelma people.

Noun (denoting the language):

  • There are very few speakers of Takelma left today.
  • The Takelma language was known for its complex verb structure.

Adjective (popular):

  • The Takelma pottery is highly sought after by collectors.
  • Many people are fascinated by the Takelma culture.

Adjective (local):

  • The Takelma people have deep roots in the local community.
  • The museum features an exhibit on the local Takelma heritage.

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