Pacoima, near Los Ángeles, an Indian word, meaning not ascertained.

Paicines, also spelled Pajines. See page [160].

Pájaro (bird). See pages [152] and [340].

Pala. See page [33].

Palmas (palms).

Dos Palmas (two palms), in Riverside County, so called from two giant palms near a spring.

Palo, literally “stick,” was used by the Spaniards in the sense of “tree.”

Palo Alto (high tree). See page [172].

Palo Blanco (white stick, or tree).

Palo Cedro (cedar tree), in Shasta County.