What is the meaning of "Lac Courte Oreilles" in French?
Lake of Short Ears
Lake of Long Ears
Lake of Tall Trees
Lake of Small Islands
Answer
"Lac Courte Oreilles" translates to "Lake of Short Ears" in French. The name is believed to have originated from a group of Ojibwe people who had a unique physical characteristic of having short ears.
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