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The Nez Perce language is called Numiipuutimt, Sahaptin or Shahaptin. In this language the word for stone or rock is piswe (singular) with the plural form piswepiswe(rocks, stones).
Specific terms are used to mean different objects made from stone: "stone tools" is tawn; "stone points" is waliimceep; fishing spear points are sisto's; stone weights on a fishing net are tampicwa; a stone used for pounding meat on is 'imse; a yellow stone used for sharpening things is timat. In place names a rock bowl carved out by water current is p'na.
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Who won the war against nez perce and shoshone?
nez perce
Who was the nez perce?
Joseph the Indian Chief was the Nez Perce leader.
What did the Nez Perce use the buffalo brain for?
How did the Nez perce you there brains
What kind of weapons did the Nez Perce use?
arrows,knifes,and sharp rock
When was Nez Perce Idaho established?
Nez Perce Idaho was established in 1864.
Did Nez Perce travel?
The Nez Perce were nomadic, so yes they did travel.
What does the Nez Perce tribe grow?
Nez Perce tribe grew corn and crops.
Who won the nez perce war against Nez Perce and USA?
united state
How were the Nez perce treated?
what type of clothing do the nez perce people most wear
What is nez perce known for?
the Nez Perce is known for PEACEFUL PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO HAVE A FEAST
How do you say happy birthday in nez perce language?
Happy Birthday
When did the Nez Perce live?
The Nez Perce lived in what is now the Northwest of the US at the time the earliest European explorers got there. The Nez Perce are still alive today.
