kouse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant or herb with edible roots, in the genus Lomatium, used in traditional Native American foods and medicines.

Pronunciation

/kaʊs/

Word forms

kouse cowish cous

Etymology

From Chinook Jargon.

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