Koropó language
Koropó is an extinct language of eastern Brazil. It has been variously classified as a Maxakalían or a Purian language.
Classification
Although Silva Neto had assumed Koropó to be a Purian language, Nikulin classifies Koropó as Macro-Jê.Geographical distribution
In the 18th century, Koropó speakers lived with Coroado Puri speakers along the Pomba River in Minas Gerais.Documentation
Koropó is attested by two word lists collected by German explorers in the early 1800s:Phonology
Vowels
Koropó has a 5-vowel system.| Front | Central | Back | |
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