Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Shoshonean people living in the Great Basin region of North America, especially in what is now California, Nevada, and Utah.

“The piute tribe had a rich cultural heritage and played an important role in the history of the region.”

2. noun

A type of shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves, often found in dry regions.

“The piute shrub was used by early settlers for its medicinal properties and as a source of food.”