bash bish
bash bish Lexical Profile
• noun
American A prominent waterfall located in the Taconic Mountains of southwestern Massachusetts, recognized as the highest single-drop waterfall in the state.
"We hiked a scenic trail through the gorge to photograph the dramatic plunge of Bash Bish."
American A stream in western Massachusetts and eastern New York that cuts through a deep ravine before eventually joining the Roeliff Jansen Kill.
"The cool, clear waters of Bash Bish cascade rapidly over the rocks after a heavy spring rain."
American A legendary figure in Mohican folklore, said to be a woman who was accused of adultery and fell or was thrown to her death at the Massachusetts waterfall that now bears her name.
"According to regional folklore, the spirit of Bash Bish still lingers in the misty plunge pool at the base of the gorge."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Native American (Mohican) folklore of the region, named after a legendary woman named Bash Bish who, according to local myth, perished at the site of the falls.