Fuegian

Fuegian
/fyooh ee"jee euhn, fway"jee-/, adj.
1. of or belonging to Tierra del Fuego or its indigenous Indians.
n.
2. a native or inhabitant of Tierra del Fuego.
[1815-25; (TIERRA DEL) FUEG(O) + -IAN]

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