Pacifid

noun

Pa·​cif·​id

pəˈsifə̇d

plural -s

: an early American Indian of a physical type characterized by moderate stature, broad head usually with low-vaulted cranium and flattened base, and a broad rugged face compare centralid , sylvid

Word History

Etymology

pacific + -id

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