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Nez Percé
noun \ˈnez-ˈpərs, ˈnes-ˈpers, ÷ˈnā-per-ˈsā\
plural Nez Percé or Nez Per·cés \same or -ˈpər-səz, -ˈper-; ÷-per-ˈsā(z)\ or Nez Perce or Nez Per·ces \same or -ˈpər-səz, -ˈper-\
Definition of NEZ PERCÉ
1
: a member of an American Indian people of Idaho, Washington, and Oregon
2
: the language of the Nez Percé people
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Nez Percé or Nez Perce \ˈnez-ˈpərs, ˈnes-ˈpers, ÷ˈnā-per-ˈsā\
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Origin of NEZ PERCÉ
French, literally, pierced nose
First Known Use: 1812
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