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Nicolet

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[nik-uh-ley, nee-kaw-le] / ˌnɪk əˈleɪ, ni kɔˈlɛ /

noun

  1. Jean 1598–1642, French explorer in America.


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Josephine Nicolet, 6, left, Nate Nicolet and Gavin Nicolet, 9, of Reno watch the insects fly around them at the exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“In the past few days, all our supply and staff movements into Gaza have been refused,” Nicolet said.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

The hospital had only one surgeon and more than 70 people were waiting for operations, MSF’s Claire Nicolet told the BBC, warning that medical supplies would soon run out.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

“Those with severe malnutrition who have not yet died are at high risk of dying within three to six weeks if they do not get treatment,” Nicolet said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

In 1632, when the country was released to France, Champlain and his fellow-officers returned to Quebec, and Nicolet was summoned thither, and was employed as clerk and interpreter by the Hundred Associates.

From Stories of the Badger State by Thwaites, Reuben Gold