noun
Uncommon
Huron
HYOOR-ron
Huron (noun) means a member of the Wyandot, an Indigenous people originally from the Great Lakes region of North America. Example: “The Huron formed strong trading ties with early French settlers.”
noun
1
A member of the Wyandot, an Indigenous people originally from the Great Lakes region of North America.
"The Huron formed strong trading ties with early French settlers."
name
1
Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes of North America.
"They sailed across Lake Huron on a summer cruise."
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Etymology
From French Huron, of uncertain origin — possibly from French hure ("boar's head," a jab at a hairstyle) or from an Iroquoian word for "nation."
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What does “Huron” mean?
The word “Huron” means a member of the Wyandot, an Indigenous people originally from the Great Lakes region of North America.
How do you pronounce “Huron”?
“Huron” is pronounced HYOOR-ron (/ˈhjʊɹɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Huron” in a sentence?
Here is “Huron” used in a sentence: “The Huron formed strong trading ties with early French settlers.”
What part of speech is “Huron”?
Depending on how it is used, “Huron” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Huron” come from?
The word “Huron” comes from French. From French Huron, of uncertain origin — possibly from French hure ("boar's head," a jab at a hairstyle) or from an Iroquoian word for "nation.".
Is “Huron” a common word?
“Huron” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Huron” have?
“Huron” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Wyandot, an Indigenous people originally from the Great Lakes region of North America.
