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oomacha

15:29 Nov 6, 2001
NorthAmericanIndian(Other) to English translations [Non-PRO]
NorthAmericanIndian(Other) term or phrase: oomacha
oomacha


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4Shelter made of bark
Michael Estes
2Type of hydrangea
Jack Doughty


  

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Type of hydrangea


Explanation:
It is a type of hydrangea, presumably named after someone called Oomacha.


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Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
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Native speaker of: English
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Shelter made of bark


Explanation:
An Oomacha is like a tipi except that it is built out of bark instead of animal hide. Used by the MiWok Indians.





    Reference: http://www.nhusd.k12.ca.us/searles/HomepageEaton/Yearbooks/1...
Michael Estes
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