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n. - A family of Mosan language spoken in northwestern United States and western Canada; A member of a group of North American Indians living on the northwest coast of North America.

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  • They call themselves in their beautiful tongue, "Salish," and speak a language remarkable for its sweetness and simplicity.
  • Does anyone know the word for "Love Letters" in Salish?
  • I think Salish fits in to his field of expertise somehow.
  • Kids here can learn a Coast Salish dialect or French in elementary school.
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