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Definition of nestucca
nestucca
/nɛsˈtʌkə/
Nes · tuc · ca
nestucca Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A river in the U.S. state of Oregon that flows westward from the Northern Oregon Coast Range into the Pacific Ocean, noted for its salmon and steelhead fishing.
Example
"We spent the weekend fishing for Chinook salmon on the Nestucca."
2
American A band of the Native American Tillamook people who historically inhabited the coastal region of Oregon around the Nestucca River and Bay.
Example
"The Nestucca were one of the coastal Salish-speaking groups who relied heavily on the ocean and rivers for their sustenance."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from a Tillamook (Salishan) word designating the local indigenous band and their traditional territory along the Oregon coast.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nestucca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nestucca