Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Clallam people, an indigenous people traditionally living in the Olympic Peninsula in what is now Washington state.

“The Clallam tribe has a rich history and a deep connection to their ancestral lands.”

2. proper noun

Referring to a specific Clallam person, place, or thing.

“The Clallam County Courthouse is a historic landmark in Port Angeles.”

3. verb

To speak or talk in a Clallam language.

“The linguist learned to clallam with the elder so she could understand the traditional stories.”