"Nez Perce" meaning in English

See Nez Perce in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˌnɛzˈpɜɹs/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Nez Perce.wav
Etymology: From French nez percé (“pierced nose”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|nez percé||pierced nose}} French nez percé (“pierced nose”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolink=1}} Nez Perce
  1. Their Sahaptian language. Related terms: Nezperce
    Sense id: en-Nez_Perce-en-name-CImpjDEZ

Noun

IPA: /ˌnɛzˈpɜɹs/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Nez Perce.wav
Etymology: From French nez percé (“pierced nose”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|nez percé||pierced nose}} French nez percé (“pierced nose”) Head templates: {{en-noun|p|nolink=1}} Nez Perce pl (plural only)
  1. A Native American people who live in the Pacific Northwest region (Columbia River Plateau) of the United States. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: Pierced Noses Derived forms: Nezperce, Nez Perce County
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