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Cris.

the Cree nation, Cree people

4 characters1 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

name/kʁi/
  1. the Cree nation, Cree people

    masculine · plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

Clipping of Christenaux (now Knistenaux), from Cree Kenisteniwuik (the name of a Cree village).

noun/kʁi/
  1. plural of Cri; masculine of Cries; masculine plural of Crie

    form-of · plural
Where this word comes from

Clipping of Christenaux (now Knistenaux), from Cree Kenisteniwuik (the name of a Cree village).

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