Natchesan

noun

Natch·​e·​san

ˈnachəsən

plural -s

1

: a linguistic family of the Natchez-Muskogean stock comprising the Natchez language

2

a

: the peoples speaking Natchesan languages (as the Natchez, Taensa, and Avoyel)

b

: a member of any of the Natchesan peoples

Word History

Etymology

Natchez (of American Indian origin) + English -an

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