Etymology

tupelo

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tupelo · noun1

From Creek topilwa < íto 'tree' + opílwa 'swamp'.

Tupelo · proper noun2

  1. Creek · derived fromito“tree”
  2. English todayTupelo

From Creek ito (“tree”) + opilwa (“swamp”).

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