athabasca
athabasca Lexical Profile
• noun
Canadian A major river in Alberta, Canada, originating from the Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies and flowing northeast into Lake Athabasca.
"Early fur traders frequently navigated the treacherous waters of the Athabasca during their expeditions across western Canada."
Canadian A large, deep freshwater lake located across the border of northwestern Saskatchewan and northeastern Alberta, Canada.
"Lake Athabasca is renowned for its commercial fishing industry and expansive sand dunes."
Canadian A prominent glacier in the Canadian Rockies, serving as one of the principal toes of the Columbia Icefield.
"Thousands of tourists visit the Athabasca each year to hike along the ancient, receding glacial ice."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Woods Cree word 'aðapaskāw', meaning 'where there are plants one after another', referring to the patchy vegetation along the river and lake.