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Luiseño

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

The Uto-Aztecan language of the Luiseño people, related to Cahuilla and Cupeño.

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noun

Meaning 2

A member of an American Indian people of southern California, living in what is now Orange County and in neighboring areas of San Diego County and Los Angeles County.

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish luiseño, from the name of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia + -eño.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Cupeño: Kawi̱kawish — Translations
  • Spanish: luiseño — Translations