1. Esselen - Noun
2. Esselen - Proper noun
the Hokan language spoken by the Esselen
a member of a North American Indian people living on the California coast near Monterey
Source: WordNetCrystal Philippi as Ishka, the Esselen of the opera, had a beautiful voice and presence, making the madness and joy any number of male characters go through believable. Source: Internet
At the Mission many Chalon married local Esselen speakers, while others married Yokuts were brought into the mission between 1806 and 1834. Source: Internet
To improve baptismal rates, they sought to convert key members of the Esselen and Rumsen tribes, including chiefs. Source: Internet