papago

/pəˈpɑːɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people living in what is now southern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and northwestern Mexico.

“The Papago people have a rich cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A type of cactus with edible fruits.

“The Papago cactus is native to the American Southwest.”

Synonyms

  • Desert People
  • Tohono O'odham