Pend Oreille County

English

Etymology

Named after the Pend d'Oreilles, indigenous people who wore earrings, from French pend d'oreille (hangs from the ear).

Proper noun

Pend Oreille County

  1. One of 39 counties in Washington, United States. County seat: Newport.

See also

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