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Definition of Multnomah in US English:

Multnomah

noun

historical

  • The extinct Chinookan language of the Multnomahs, a dialect of Kiksht.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From Kiksht máɫnumax̣ those towards the water.

Pronunciation

Multnomah

/mʌltˈnəʊmə/