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Tennessee

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Type Political Subdivision & River
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Cherokee ᏔᎾᏏ (Tanasi), the name of a now-abandoned village, of unknown meaning. It has given its name to an American state and a river.

Categories

American states, Interpol songwriting, Jimmy Webb songs, rivers longer than 1000 km, uncertain etymology
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Entry added June 9, 2023

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