Nez Perce

English

Etymology

From French nez percé (“pierced nose”).

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˌnɛzˈpɜɹs/

Noun

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

• Nezperce
• Nez Perce County

Proper noun

Nez Perce

1. Their Sahaptian language.

See also

• Nezperce