pasadena
pasadena Lexical Profile
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American A city in Los Angeles County, California, renowned for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, as well as being the home of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
"Every New Year's Day, millions of people watch the elaborate floral floats glide through the streets of Pasadena."
American A large industrial city in Harris County, Texas, located within the Houston metropolitan area and recognized for its extensive petrochemical industries.
"Many workers in the energy sector commute to the refineries located in Pasadena, Texas."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Ojibwe word 'passadina' (or 'pa-sa-de-na'), meaning 'valley' or 'crown of the valley'. The name was adopted by the founders of the California settlement in 1875.
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