Nez Perce

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English

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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

Proper noun

Nez Perce

  1. Their Sahaptian language.

See also

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