Wichita Falls

proper noun

A city, the county seat of Wichita County, Texas, United States.

Meanings

Origin

Named after the original falls on the Wichita River, destroyed by a flood.

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

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