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Xiriâna

An extinct language of Brazil

ISO 639-3xir

Population  No known speakers. Ethnic population: 903 (2000 WCD).
Region  Amazonas, Demeni and Rio Negro tributaries, near Venezuela border.
Classification  Arawakan, Unclassified
Comments  Distinct from Ninam (Xirianá) [shb].

Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:

Academic Publications

GRIMES, Joseph E.; MIGLIAZZA, Ernest, authors. 1961. "Shiriana phonology."