"tomol" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tomols [plural]
Etymology: From a Chumashan language. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nai-chu}} Chumashan Head templates: {{en-noun}} tomol (plural tomols)
  1. A planked boat used by the Chumash and Tongva peoples of California since pre-Columbian times, propelled by crouching occupants using paddles. Wikipedia link: tomol Categories (topical): Watercraft

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