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Definition of queets

queets

/kwiːts/
queets
Plural:Queets
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queets Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A Native American tribe indigenous to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, closely related to the Quinault people.

Example

"The Queets have historically relied on the abundant salmon runs of the coastal rivers for their livelihood."

2

American A river located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, flowing from the Olympic Mountains into the Pacific Ocean.

3

American A small unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties in the state of Washington.

• Rhymes for queets

• Nearby Words

queer
queerly
queerness
queets
quelimane
quell
quench

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Quinault language word 'q̓ʷíƛ̓c', the name of the indigenous people who historically inhabited the area along the river.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Queets. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/queets
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