Eureka County

proper noun

One of 16 counties in Nevada, United States. County seat: Eureka.

OriginAncient Greek εὕρηκα →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. One of 16 counties in Nevada, United States. County seat: Eureka.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekεὕρηκα“I have found”
  2. EnglishEureka County

From Ancient Greek εὕρηκα (heúrēka, “I have found”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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