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Definition of scioto

scioto

/saɪˈoʊtoʊ/
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scioto Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A river in central and southern Ohio, United States, that flows generally southward for approximately 231 miles to join the Ohio River at Portsmouth.

2

American A county located in the southern region of the US state of Ohio, named after the river that bisects it.

Example

"Portsmouth serves as the county seat and the commercial center of Scioto County."

• Rhymes for scioto

• Nearby Words

scindapsus
scintillating
scion
scioto
scissor
scissors
scissortail

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Wyandot (Iroquoian) word 'skɛnǫ·tǫʔ', meaning 'deer' or 'deer hair', likely referencing the abundance of deer historically found along the river's valley.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scioto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scioto
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