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Definition of toccoa
toccoa
/təˈkoʊ.ə/
Toc · co · a
toccoa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A city in Stephens County, northeast Georgia, United States, known for its proximity to the Appalachian Mountains and historical significance as a World War II paratrooper training site.
Example
"Many history enthusiasts visit Toccoa to see the site where the legendary 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment trained."
2
American A river in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia that flows northwest into Tennessee, where it transitions into the Ocoee River.
Example
"We spent the weekend fly fishing for trout in the cold, clear waters of the Toccoa."
• Rhymes for toccoa
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Cherokee word 'Tagwahi', which is often historically interpreted as 'Catawba place' or 'beautiful'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toccoa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toccoa