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koyemshi

noun, often capitalized
ko·​yem·​shi | \ kƍˈyem(p)shē\
plural koyemshi or koyemshis

Definition of koyemshi

1 : a Zuñi Indian clown society whose members wear the mask of the mudhead and are credited with curing illness by their dancing and clowning
2 : a member of the koyemshi

History and Etymology for koyemshi

Zuñi

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