Krahô

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Craho, Craô, Kraô, Mehim

2,180 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,180 (2006 FUNASA).

Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages.

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6a* (Vigorous).

None known. Different from Canela [ram], but may be able to use literature adapted from Canela. Lexical similarity: high with Apinaye [apn].

SOV; 12 consonants and 34 vowels, contrasting length and nasality.

Vigorous. Most also use Portuguese [por], all men and a growing number of women (Crevels 2007).

Grammar.

Latin script [Latn], in development.

Do not accept the name Canela.