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Wirina Indian Language (Uirina)

Wirina is an extinct Arawakan language of South America, once spoken in Brazil. It is closely related to the still-living Xiriana language.

˜Wirina Language Resources –

Wirina Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Wirina language, with comparison to words in other Arawakan languages.

Wiriná Language Tree:
Theories about Wirina's language relationships compiled by Linguist List.

La Lengua Wiriná:
Manao and Wirina language information including a linguistic map of Brazil. Page in Spanish.

˜Books For Sale On The Wirinas –

Comparative Arawakan Histories: Rethinking Language Family and Culture Area in Amazonia:
Anthropology book on the Wirina and other Arawakan tribes of the Amazon.

American Indian Books:
Evolving list of books about Native Americans in general.

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