ˈwäləˈwälə also ˈwȯləˈwȯlə noun
( plural wallawalla or wallawallas )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Shahaptian, literally, little river, diminutive of wana river
1.
a. : a Shahaptian people of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon
b. : a member of such people
2. : a Shahaptian language of the Wallawalla people