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[[Taíno]] refers to a group of related {{Wiki|Taíno language|languages}} and cultures widespread across the [[Caribbean]] at the time of [[Europe|European]] arrival. Broadly speaking, they consisted of the {{Wiki|Ciboney}} or Western Taíno of [[Cuba]], [[Jamaica]] and the [[Bahamas]]; the Classic Taíno of [[Haiti|Hispaniola]] and Borikén (the indigenous name of [[Puerto Rico]]); and the Eastern Taíno of the {{Wiki|Antilles}}. | |||
A Taíno cacique or chief demonstrated rank by carrying an object forged from guanín, a unique indigenous alloy made out of copper, silver, and gold, noted for its lustrous shine. The term "tabaco" from which we also derive from a Taíno word, as tobacco was cultivated on the islands and its usage noted by Spanish explorers. Other English words with a Taíno origin include barbecue, canoe, hurricane, iguana, and potato. | A Taíno {{Wiki|cacique}} or chief demonstrated rank by carrying an object forged from {{Wiki|guanín}}, a unique indigenous alloy made out of [[copper]], [[silver]], and [[gold]], noted for its lustrous shine. The term "tabaco" from which we also derive from a Taíno word, as [[tobacco]] was cultivated on the islands and its usage noted by [[Spain|Spanish]] explorers. Other [[England|English]] words with a Taíno origin include barbecue, canoe, hurricane, [[iguana]], and potato. | ||
Other, non-Taíno indigenous groups of the island include the Ciguaya, Macorix, and Kalinago or Caribs, for whom the Caribbean Sea is named. | Other, non-Taíno indigenous groups of the island include the {{Wiki|Ciguayos|Ciguaya}}, Macorix, and {{Wiki|Kalinago}} or Caribs, for whom the [[Caribbean Sea]] is named. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 9 October 2026
Taíno refers to a group of related languages and cultures widespread across the Caribbean at the time of European arrival. Broadly speaking, they consisted of the Ciboney or Western Taíno of Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas; the Classic Taíno of Hispaniola and Borikén (the indigenous name of Puerto Rico); and the Eastern Taíno of the Antilles.
A Taíno cacique or chief demonstrated rank by carrying an object forged from guanín, a unique indigenous alloy made out of copper, silver, and gold, noted for its lustrous shine. The term "tabaco" from which we also derive from a Taíno word, as tobacco was cultivated on the islands and its usage noted by Spanish explorers. Other English words with a Taíno origin include barbecue, canoe, hurricane, iguana, and potato.
Other, non-Taíno indigenous groups of the island include the Ciguaya, Macorix, and Kalinago or Caribs, for whom the Caribbean Sea is named.