Achumawi

[aka Achumawi, Achomawi, Pitt River]

Classification: Palaihnihan

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critically endangered

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Big Bend Hot Springs - Pitt River / Achumawi Words

http://www.bigbendhotsprings.org/?page_id=70

Lists fascinating Achumawi words, and many of these words are referring to local regional specialties, from Huckleberry Valley- ‘alikhatshe’ (trout in the water) to Squaw Valley Creek- Thusi ‘alussa (good creek). Some words are written in pronunciation.

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Big Bend, Shasta County, California

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