skykomish
skykomish Lexical Profile
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American A river in the U.S. state of Washington that flows westward from the Cascade Mountains to join the Snoqualmie River, forming the Snohomish River.
American A Native American people indigenous to the Snohomish River basin in the U.S. state of Washington, who traditionally speak a dialect of Southern Lushootseed.
"The Skykomish historically relied on the abundant salmon populations of the local rivers for their sustenance and culture."
American A small town in King County, Washington, nestled in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest along the South Fork of the Skykomish River.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Lushootseed Native American word 'sq̓íxʷəbš', which translates to 'upriver people' or 'inland people,' combining 'q̓íxʷ' (upstream) and '-əbš' (people).
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