Susquehanna
Meaning
Proper Noun
- major river in the northeastern United States, flowing from the state of New York (state) through Pennsylvania (state) and Maryland (state) to Chesapeake Bay.
- Synonym of Susquehanna Depot, Pennsylvania.
Origin
- From Sisa'we'hak'hanna : "Oyster River." Oyster beds were widespread in the bay near the mouth of the river.
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