Huichol

noun

Hui·​chol wē-ˈchōl 

1

plural Huichol or Huicholes wē-ˈchō-lēz 

-ˌlās

also Huichols : a member of an Indigenous people of the mountains between Zacatecas and Nayarit, Mexico

2

: the Uto-Aztecan language of the Huichol people

Huichol adjective

Examples of Huichol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s also a kid’s club that offers arts-and-crafts classes inspired by the Huichol culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

This includes archaeological heritage, too, as many rock carvings by the local Cora and Huichol cultures are present on the property and have been preserved. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Look for Taxco silver jewelry, which is renowned across the country, or artisanal pottery and Huichol art. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026

Practices here include a blend of ancient Huichol healing rituals and modern practices, such as hydrotherapies and volcanic stone treatments in outdoor treatment rooms. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025

Check out traditional Huichol art and learn about the indigenous culture that has thrived in the region for centuries. — Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Other thoughtful details throughout the space pull from the historical and spiritual roots of the land and its native population, including the Cora and Huichol people. — Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

Just as the Huichol people craft the tsikuris not as an art form per se, but rather as a votive tradition rooted in spiritual beliefs, Gonzalez was also crafting her own tsikuris out of necessity. — Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1