"Seriland" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Seri + land Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Seri|land}} Seri + land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Seriland
  1. An area of Sonora, Mexico traditionally inhabited by the Seri people. Categories (place): Mexico, Regions in the Americas

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