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Definition of feather river
feather river
• noun
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American A major tributary of the Sacramento River in Northern California, United States, known for its historical significance during the California Gold Rush and as the principal water source for the California State Water Project via Lake Oroville.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feather river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feather%20river