I. ˈshastən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Shasta + -an, n. suffix
: a language family of the Hokan stock in northern California and southern Oregon comprising Achomawi, Atsugewi, and Shasta
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Shasta + -an, adjective suffix
: of or relating to the Shasta people or their language