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Nez Perce
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English
Etymology
From en fr nez percé pierced nose.
Pronunciation
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en /ˌnɛzˈpɜɹs/ 1
Noun
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A Native American people who live in the Pacific Northwest region (Columbia River Plateau) of the United States.
en Pierced Noses
Derived terms
en Nezperce
en Nez Perce County
Proper noun
1
Their Sahaptian language.
See also
en Nezperce
en Languages Native American tribes