huron

hʊˈroʊn

Definitions

1. noun

a lake in North America, on the border between the United States and Canada, and a Great Lake of North America.

“The Huron is a popular destination for boaters and anglers alike.”

2. proper noun

one of the Iroquoian-speaking peoples who originally inhabited the region around Lake Huron, in North America.

“The Huron people were skilled hunters and farmers.”

Synonyms

  • inland sea
  • lake