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In Salish, what word means "children of the sun"?

Question #101707. Asked by zbeckabee.
Last updated Feb 07 2017.

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Spokane.
"The city was settled in 1871 as "Spokan Falls" (without an 'e' at the end), drawing on the Native American tribe known as the Spokane, which means "Children of the Sun” in Salish. The city's name is often mispronounced "Spo-CAIN", while the correct pronunciation is "Spo-CAN.""

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spokane,_Washington
Response last updated by Terry on Sep 19 2016.
Dec 14 2008, 11:38 PM
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Sa·lish also Sa·lish·an

n. pl. Salish or Salishans

1. A family of Native American languages of the northwest United States and British Columbia.
2.
a. The group of Native American peoples speaking languages of the Salish family.
b. A member of this group. [Southern Interior Salish se'lish, Flatheads.]
link http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Salish


Response last updated by CmdrK on Feb 07 2017.
Dec 15 2008, 11:55 PM
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