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Definition of snoqualmie

snoqualmie

/snoʊˈkwɑːlmi/
sno · qual · mie

Plural:Snoqualmies
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snoqualmie Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A Native American Coast Salish people indigenous to the Snoqualmie Valley in western Washington state.

Example

"The Snoqualmie have lived in the Puget Sound region for thousands of years and are renowned for their deep spiritual connection to the local waterfalls."


2

American A river in western Washington state, USA, that features a famous 268-foot waterfall before flowing northwest to join the Skykomish River.


3

American A city in King County, Washington, United States, situated along the Snoqualmie River and known for its proximity to natural landmarks.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Coast Salish Lushootseed word 'sdukʷalbixʷ' (often translated as 'people of the moon' or referencing the moon in tribal creation legends), anglicized by European settlers in the 19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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