Palouse

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Palouse

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Etymology

Uncertain. Borrowed from French, either from the Sahaptin name of the Palus people or a designation of the region as pelouse. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pəˈluːs/

Noun

Palouse pl (plural only)

1. A certain Sahaptin tribe.

   Synonym: Palus

Proper noun

Palouse

1. A major agricultural region of the northwestern United States, encompassing parts of southeastern Washington, north central Idaho and, by some definitions, northeast Oregon.

Derived terms

• appaloosa
• palouser

Anagrams

• paleous