coeur d'alene
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A town in the northern panhandle of Idaho; a popular resort area: "Coeur d'Alene" refers to a specific city located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Idaho, known for its scenic location and tourism.
- A member of an Indigenous people of North America living in northern Idaho around Coeur d'Alene Lake: "Coeur d'Alene" also refers to a person belonging to a Native American tribe whose traditional homeland is in the region of Coeur d'Alene Lake.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun (Town):
- We spent our vacation in Coeur d'Alene.
- The beauty of Lake Coeur d'Alene attracts many visitors.
- Proper noun (People):
- She is a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.
- The Coeur d'Alene have a rich cultural history in this region.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Coeur d'Alene" is of French origin, meaning "heart of an awl," which was reportedly used by French-Canadian fur traders to describe the perceived shrewdness in trading of the Indigenous people they encountered.
Variants and Related Words
- Coeur d'Alene Tribe: The official name of the federally recognized Native American tribe.
- Coeur d'Alene Lake: The large lake near which both the city and the traditional lands of the Coeur d'Alene people are located.
- Schitsu'umsh: The name the Coeur d'Alene people call themselves in their own language, meaning "The Discovered People" or "Those Who Are Found Here."
Synonyms
- (For the town) Resort town, city.
- (For the people) Native American, Indigenous person, tribal member. (Note: "Coeur d'Alene" is the specific and preferred term.)
Related Phrases
- Coeur d'Alene Reservation: The Indian reservation that is the homeland of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.
Noun
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a town in the northern panhandle of Idaho; popular resort area
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a member of an Amerindian people living in northern Idaho around Coeur d'Alene Lake
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