susitna
susitna Lexical Profile
• noun
American A major river in southcentral Alaska, United States, originating at the Susitna Glacier and flowing approximately 313 miles south into the Cook Inlet.
American A sprawling valley and geographic region in southcentral Alaska, typically referred to in conjunction with the Matanuska Valley as the Mat-Su Borough, known for its vast wilderness and agriculture.
"Many residents who enjoy rural living have settled in the Susitna region while continuing to commute to the city."
American A prominent 4,396-foot mountain located in southcentral Alaska across the Cook Inlet from Anchorage, officially named Mount Susitna but commonly known by locals as the Sleeping Lady.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Dena'ina (Athabaskan) word 'Susitnu', translating to 'sandy river' or 'sand river'.
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