skykomish
skykomish Lexical Profile
• noun
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.
"Whitewater rafters frequently navigate the challenging rapids of the Skykomish during the spring runoff."
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.
"We stopped for lunch in the scenic town of Skykomish before continuing our drive over Stevens Pass."
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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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