Huron

noun

1
plural Hurons or Huron : an Iroquoian-speaking member of a confederacy of Indigenous peoples formerly occupying the country between Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario
2
: the Iroquoian language of the Hurons

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The shooting happened on March 18 in the area of Esperanza and Huron drives, according to a statement from Concord police. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025 The Detroit River carries water from Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair into Lake ERIE. Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices In Huron, Ohio, on the banks of Lake Erie, the Jones family has been modeling regenerative farming for more than 30 years. Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Located in Denver, this two-day event blends adventure, fitness, and community with soul-soothing music from big names like Khruangbin, Sylvan Esso, and Lord Huron. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Huron

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, boor

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Huron was in 1648

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“Huron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Huron. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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