Bow River

proper noun

A river flowing E in Alberta, Canada into the Oldman River.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Bow River
  1. A river flowing E in Alberta, Canada into the Oldman River.

Origin

A reference to the reeds used by First Nations to create bows.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 弓河
  • 弓河 (Gōnghé)river in Canada
French Rivière Bow
  • Rivière Bowriver in Canada
Cite this entry
APA

Bow River. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bow%20River

MLA

“Bow River.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bow%20River. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bow River,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bow%20River.

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