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Chinazo

A large number of languages known only from brief mentions are thought to have been Uto-Aztecan languages, but became extinct without being documented. The following list is based on Campbell (1997:133–135). San Nicolás (Nicoleño): spoken in California, thought to be a Takic language. Giamina/Omomil: Kroeber (1907) and Lamb (1964) believe Giamina may constitute a separate branch of Northern Uto-Aztecan, although Miller (1983) is uncertain about this. It was spoken in Southern California. Vanyume: a Takic language of California Acaxee (Aiage): closely related to Tahue, a Cahitan language, linked with Tebaca and Sabaibo. Amotomanco (Otomoaco): uncertain classification, possibly Uto-Aztecan. (See Troike (1988) for more details.) Cazcan (Caxcan): sometimes consi… more »