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Chinook Jargon (Chinuk Wawa or Chinook Wawa, also known simply as Chinook or Jargon) is a language originating as a pidgin trade language in the Pacific Northwest.It spread during the 19th century from the lower Columbia River, first to other areas in modern Oregon and Washington, then to British Columbia and parts of Alaska, Northern California, Idaho and Montana.
The following is a listing of placenames from the Chinook Jargon, generally from the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, the Canadian Yukon Territory and the American states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
The genus name is most likely from conepatl, the Nahuatl name of the animal, ultimately meaning "burrower". The species name is possibly from Mapudungun chingue ("skunk") or Spanish chinga ("pug-nosed") [70] Coontie palm (Zamia integrifolia) cycad: Muscogee / Creek: From conti hateka ("white root"). [71] Cougar (puma concolor) big cat: Quechua ...
Cute aggression aside, delicious food names and cute cats really are a match made in heaven. These adorable food-themed cat names are perfect for letting everyone know that your kitty is the spice ...
It may have been his name in Chinook, don't forget; and Makah/Nuu-cha-nulth is one of the two main root-languages of CJ "as we know it"; tatoosh may be Nootkan in origin, in other words, and may have been part ofa chiefly name ("breasts" and "milk" being typically associated with wealth and prosperity - as well as femininity of course; Tatoosh ...
Food-related names: Some Americans choose food-related names for their cats, with examples on the list including Oreo, Pepper, and Mochi. The 360 Reviews team analyzed data points from a third ...
Skookum is a Chinook Jargon word that has been in widespread historical use in British Columbia and the Yukon, [1] as well as the Pacific Northwest. It has a range of meanings, commonly associated with an English translation of strong or monstrous. The word can mean strong, [2] greatest, powerful, ultimate, or brave.
So, you’ve finally made the decision to adopt a cat . Now, for the next big step: naming it. Whether you’ve been eyeing your four-legged family...