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Janambre

noun
Ja·​nam·​bre | \ həˈnäm(ˌ)brā\
plural Janambre or Janambres

Definition of Janambre

1a : an Indian people of northeastern Mexico
b : a member of such people
2 : the language of the Janambre people, perhaps Coahuiltecan

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History and Etymology for Janambre

Spanish, of American Indian origin

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