Nez Perce

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Etymology

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From French nez percé (“pierced nose”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Nez Perce pl (plural only)

  1. A Native American people who live in the Pacific Northwest region (Columbia River Plateau) of the United States.
    Synonym: Pierced Noses

Derived terms

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Proper noun

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Nez Perce

  1. Their Sahaptian language.

See also

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