Tungus

Etymology
From, supposedly deriving from , a self-designation of certain Siberian groups, or alternatively from a name for the Evenki. Or, of East origin, from, from , from. More at Tungusic.

A controversial theory further connects the word with, an ancient people of North China.

Noun

 * 1) A member of any Tungusic people.

Proper noun

 * 1)  The Evenki language.