What does chowchilla mean?

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What does chowchilla mean?

Question #129532. Asked by ebanks120.
Last updated Feb 15 2013.
Originally posted Feb 15 2013 6:15 AM.

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According to Wikipedia "The Chowchilla (Orthonyx spaldingii) is a passerine bird in the family Orthonychidae. It is endemic to Australia".

There is also a city of that name in California.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chowchilla_%28disambiguation%29

Feb 15 2013, 6:46 AM

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Answer 1

From the Wikipedia entry for Chowchilla,California:
"The name "Chowchilla" is derived from the indigenous American tribe of Chauchila (the spelling is inconsistent in reference guides) Yokut Indians which once lived in the area. The name itself evidently translates as "Murderers" and is apparently a reference to the warlike nature of the Chauchila tribe."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chowchilla,_California