name
Erie
EER-ree
name
1
One of the five Great Lakes, located between the United States and Canada.
"They sailed across Lake Erie in the summer."
noun
1
A Native American people who once lived near the lake's southern shore.
"The Erie were largely displaced by conflict in the 17th century."
How to Use Erie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes.
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Etymology
From French Erié, adapted from an Erie-language word said to mean "long tail," referring to the cougar.