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Word: Cayuse
Speech Type: Noun
the name in Chinook Jargon
ˈkʌɪjuːs
a member of a North American people of Washington State and Oregon
Short Definition:member of North American people of Washington State and Oregon
Examples:- the specimen was excavated on the traditional lands of the Cayuse
the extinct Penutian language of the Cayuse
Short Definition:extinct Penutian language of Cayuse
Examples:- as the only one who spoke Cayuse, she acted as the translator
a type of pony used by some North American Indian peoples
Short Definition:American Indian pony
Examples:- the man rode a cayuse
Word: Cayuse
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈkʌɪjuːs
relating to the Cayuse or their language
Short Definition:relating to Cayuse or their language
Examples:- the local Cayuse people staunchly defended their customs
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