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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
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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."

Word forms

Hurons plural, Huron plural

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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."

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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