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Chumash

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Chu·mash  (chmsh)
n. pl. Chumash or Chu·mash·es
1. A group of Hokan-speaking Native American peoples formerly inhabiting the southern California coastal region around and the channel islands off Santa Barbara, with a small present-day population near Santa Barbara.
2. A member of any of these peoples.
chumash Hebrew [xʊˈmaʃ (Yiddish) ˈxʊməʃ]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism a printed book containing one of the Five Books of Moses
[literally: a fifth (part of the Torah)]


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NORTHRIDGE -- First lady Laura Bush dropped in on Balboa magnet school Wednesday, where fourth-graders showed her objects used by Chumash Indians and early settlers of the Santa Monica Mountains.
FIST LADIES TAKE ROLE TO HEART IN L.A. FOR DAY, BUSH TOUTS PARKS, RED ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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Located just across the Ventura County line from Los Angeles, Simi Valley was home to the Chumash Indians and draws its name from the Chumash word "Shimiji," meaning little white clouds.
Quiet suburb shining as home of Reagan's final resting place by Flass, Rebecca / Los Angeles Business Journal
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