1
plural Hurons or Huron
: an Iroquoian-speaking member of a confederacy of Indigenous peoples formerly occupying the country between Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario
2
: the Iroquoian language of the Hurons
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Born in Huron, South Dakota, Ree graduated from Pierre High school in 1968, and the same year met Williams at Black Hills State University in Spearfish.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Lake Huron: Above normal temperatures are forecast for January and February.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The state's 63rd tornado touched down on June 29 in the City of Willard in Huron County, about 26 miles northwest of Mansfield.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The forecast also predicted 5.9 inches of snow in Port Huron.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Lake Huron: Above normal temperatures are forecast for January and February.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The state's 63rd tornado touched down on June 29 in the City of Willard in Huron County, about 26 miles northwest of Mansfield.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The forecast also predicted 5.9 inches of snow in Port Huron.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Huron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Huron. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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