Meanings
proper noun
- A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.First known use 1840
Origin
The settlement is named for its location near Little Lake, which appears to be a north-western river when viewed from Lake Melville.
Full word history & related roots →Rhymes & wordplay
Rhymes with North West River
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APA
North West River. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/North%20West%20River
MLA
“North West River.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/North%20West%20River. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “North West River,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/North%20West%20River.
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