Pauserna

noun

Pau·​ser·​na
pau̇ˈsernə
plural Pauserna or Pausernas
1
: a division of the Chiriguano people
2
: a member of the Pauserna people

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese Pau Cerne, from pau cerne heartwood; from the Pauserna living on the upper Guaporé river where heartwood is abundant

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“Pauserna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pauserna. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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