Connecticut

Map of US highlighting Connecticut

Meaning

Proper Noun

state in the northeastern USA (country).
river USA (country) that flows from northern New Hampshire into Long Island Sound.

Origin

Said to be from Mohegan-Pequot quinnitukqut, from *kwen- (spelling due to confusion with connect) + *-ehtekw + *-enk.

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