Quoratean

noun

Quor·​a·​te·​an

ˌkwȯrəˈtēən

plural -s

: a language family of the Hokan stock in California comprising Karok

Word History

Etymology

Yurok Quoratem, area near Salmon River, Idaho + English -an

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