Nez Perce

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Etymology

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From the longer form té·mhecu (used in slow speech), from té·m- (to roast (camas)) + he·cu (wood; firewood; skewer).

Noun

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té·mecu

  1. log for burning on a fire pit that camas-cakes are baked on

See also

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References

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  • Haruo Aoki, Nez Perce Dictionary