androscoggin
androscoggin Lexical Profile
• noun
American A major river in the New England region of the United States, flowing from northern New Hampshire through western and southern Maine into the Kennebec River estuary.
"We spent the weekend kayaking along a scenic stretch of the Androscoggin River."
American A county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Maine, known for its industrial history and natural landscapes.
"Lewiston is the largest city in Androscoggin County and serves as a vital economic hub for the area."
American A Native American people of the Abenaki confederacy who historically inhabited the watershed of the Androscoggin River in Maine and New Hampshire.
"Historical artifacts found in the region provide insight into the seasonal migration patterns of the Androscoggin people."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Eastern Abenaki language, likely meaning 'river of cliff rock shelters' or referring to a fishing place for alewives.