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Nez Percé

Syllabification: (Nez Per·cé)
Pronunciation: /ˌnez ˈpərz, pərˈsā/

Definition of Nez Percé

noun (plural same or Nez Percés)

  • 1a member of an American Indian people of central Idaho, northeastern Oregon, and southeastern Washington.
  • 2the Sahaptian language of the Nez Percé.

adjective

  • relating to the Nez Percé or their language.

Origin:

French, literally 'pierced nose'

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