Etymology

Nevada

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Today it means: A state in the western United States. Capital: Carson City. Largest city: Las Vegas. Full definition →

Spanish Nevada
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromNevada
  2. English todayNevada

Borrowed from Spanish Nevada, from nevada (“snow-covered”).

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