south saskatchewan
south saskatchewan Lexical Profile
• noun
Canadian A major river in western Canada that flows eastward through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, eventually joining the North Saskatchewan River to form the Saskatchewan River.
"The South Saskatchewan River provides essential water resources for agriculture and hydroelectric power in the semi-arid regions of the Canadian Prairies."
Canadian The southern geographical and cultural region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, widely known for its extensive prairie landscapes and agricultural economy.
"Many early settlers established successful wheat farms across the plains of South Saskatchewan."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The word 'South' comes from Old English 'sūþ'. 'Saskatchewan' derives from the Cree name for the Saskatchewan River, 'kisiskāciwani-sīpiy', which translates to 'swift-flowing river'.