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Nicolet

American  
[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

The Hurons, assembled there for the purposes of trade, were ready to return to their homes, and with them the missionaries, as well as Nicolet, expected to journey up the Ottawa.

From History of the Discovery of the Northwest by John Nicolet in 1634 With a Sketch of his Life by Butterfield, Consul Willshire