"Cayuse" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Adapted from French cailloux, a pre-existing French word. The reason this word came to be used for the tribe is unknown; see the Wikipedia article for theories. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|cailloux}} French cailloux Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Cayuse pl (plural only)
  1. A Native American tribe of Oregon. Wikipedia link: Cayuse Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Extinct languages Categories (place): Native American tribes

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