The story
- Saanich · derived fromXwotʼqom
- English todayWhatcom County
From Lummi Saanich Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water".
Words from the same roots
SaanichXwotʼqom all →
Whatcom
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Whatcom County
Today it means: One of 39 counties in Washington, United States. County seat: Bellingham. It is next to the Canadian border. Full definition →
Saanich Xwotʼqom