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Native Greetings of Nevada

Here are some native greetings in the tribal languages of Nevada:

Paiute (Northern): Manahuu! (pronounced "mah-nah-hoo")
Paiute (Southern): Maiku! (pronounced "my-kuh")
Shoshone: Behne! (pronounced "buh-nuh")
Walapai: Kam yuu! (pronounced "gum yoo")

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