What is the meaning of "Timbisha" in the Timbisha language?
Rock paint
Desert dwellers
Mountain people
Water seekers
Answer
"Timbisha" translates to "rock paint" in the Timbisha language. The tribe is named after the natural red ochre paint they used for various purposes, including body paint and rock art.
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