Keres

noun

Ke·​res ˈkā-ˌrās How to pronounce Keres (audio)
plural Keres
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2
: the group of dialects spoken by the Keresans

Examples of Keres in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The royal fashioned the Keres Daisy Dress from the fashion designer, which featured long sleeves, a high neckline and floor-length hem. Julia Teti, WWD, 20 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

American Spanish Queres, Quires

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Keres was in 1893

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“Keres.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Keres. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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