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Name Pocatello
Type Settlement
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpoʊ.kə.ˈtɛ.loʊ/(American English)
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Meaning & History

A city in Idaho named for the Shoshone leader Tondzaosha, who was called Pocatello in American military accounts. The name Pocatello is of unclear etymology and does not appear to be derived from the Shoshoni language.
Added 10/11/2024 by fisher_king_22