Gayon language

Extinct language of western Venezuela From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gayón is an extinct language of western Venezuela, spoken at the sources of the Tocuyo River in the state of Lara. Other than being part of the Jirajaran family, its classification is uncertain due to a lack of data. Coyón is sometimes given as an alternative name (LinguistList), or is an undocumented neighboring language.[1]

NativetoWestern Venezuela
RegionLara
Extinctearly 20th century
Quick facts Gayón, Native to ...
Gayón
Native toWestern Venezuela
RegionLara
Extinctearly 20th century
Jirajaran
  • Gayón
Language codes
ISO 639-3None (mis)
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Glottologgayo1245
jira1235  (bibliography)
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