hōhōkäm

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the indigenous people who lived in the deserts of southern Arizona, particularly in the Phoenix area, from the 14th to the 15th century.

“The archaeological site revealed evidence of a thriving Hohokam village.”

2. noun

a pre-Columbian culture that developed in the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona, known for their sophisticated irrigation systems and agricultural practices.

“The Hohokam people built complex canal systems to support their crops.”