Etymology

Yukon

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Today it means: A GMC Yukon automobile. Full definition →

Gwich'in ųųg han
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  1. Gwich'in · borrowed fromųųg han
  2. English todayYukon

From Gwich'in ųųg han, contraction of chųų gąįį han (“white water river”). See Wikipedia's name section for details.

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