Clallam

noun

Clal·​lam

ˈklaləm

plural Clallam or Clallams

1

a

: a Salishan people of the south shore of the straits of Juan de Fuca, Washington

b

: a member of such people

2

: the language of the Clallam people

Word History

Etymology

Clallam, literally, strong people

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