Etymology

Washoe County

Today it means: One of 16 counties in Nevada, United States. County seat: Reno. Full definition →

was Wá꞉šiw ʔítlu
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  1. was · derived fromWá꞉šiw ʔítlu“people from here”
  2. English todayWashoe County

Washoe+county. Named after the Washoe people. From Washo Wá꞉šiw ʔítlu (“people from here”)

Words from the same roots

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Washoe

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