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Definition of koksoak

koksoak

/ˈkɑːk.soʊ.æk/
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koksoak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A major river located in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec, Canada, which flows northward into Ungava Bay.

Example

"The community of Kuujjuaq lies on the shores of the Koksoak River, serving as the administrative capital of Nunavik."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Inuktitut word 'Kuujjuaq', which translates to 'great river'. It was historically adapted into English and French as Koksoak.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koksoak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koksoak
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