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tiponi
noun
ti·po·ni
\ˈtēpənē\
Definition of tiponi
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: a sacred badge of authority of the Hopi Indians usually consisting of an ear of corn decorated with feathers or a valued stone and worn or displayed by a chief, priest, or religious society
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Origin and Etymology of tiponi
Hopi tíiponi idol or amulet seen only by owner
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