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Coos

American  
[koos] / kus /

noun

  1. a language of a group of American Indians indigenous to the coast of Oregon.


Example Sentences

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A mention of the illustrious bird-of-paradise flower elicits coos and awe from the women.

From Los Angeles Times

“I love the way you love the way I play with my hair,” his girlfriend coos back.

From Literature

Grimes’ filtered coos and hushed vocals approximate cybernetic birdsong.

From Salon

The bizarre single-tree fire has now become an almost weeklong firefight in Coos County, Ore., as the hot spot continues to burn approximately 280 feet up on the side of the arboreal giant.

From Los Angeles Times

The Coos Forest Protective Association has said helicopter bucket drops have reduced fire activity near the top, while sprinklers and containment lines have been set up around the base.

From BBC