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Connecticut got its name from the Mohican/Algonquin Indian word "quonehtacut", which means "long tidal river."
Many states were named after Indian names.
Connecticut got its name from the Mohican Indian word "quonehtacut", which means "the place of the long tidal river."
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∙ 12y agoConnecticut was an established name early in the 1600's in particular reference to the Connecticut River. The word itself was translated from the Indian name "Quinnehtukqut" and means "beside the long tidal river."
One answer:It was taken from a word of the local Mohegan tribe, a Native American tribe from the eastern part of Connecticut. The Mohegan word is 'quinnitukqut,' which means "place of long tidal river." (See Related Link, below.) Second answer:Connecticut means something along the lines of "long river that runs through" in Pequot. Hence, it is named after the Connecticut River. (No citation given)Add your answer:
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How did Connecticut receive its motto?
Connecticut got its motto because it did like you got your name stupids why are you looking it up if its a simple answer jeez i don't know why some people can be so stupid sometimes
What was the name of Connecticut?
Connecticut.
What was Connecticut name before it name was Connecticut?
jory land
How Connecticut got its name?
Connecticut got it's name from the Indians.
What is the name of Connecticut bird?
name of state soymbol of connecticut bird
What is the name of the city that is the capital of Connecticut?
Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut.
What is the name of the 5th state of the US?
The fifth state to be admitted to the Union was Connecticut.
In Connecticut how much does it cost to change your last name?
There is a $150 filing fee to change your name in the State of Connecticut.
Why did they name Connecticut Connecticut?
from the word,"Quinnehtukut"which means beside the tidal river
How do you spell coneticett?
The proper noun (a New England state) is spelled Connecticut.
Why was Connecticut given its name?
Connecticut was given its name for one of the rivers that flows through it. The Connecticut River begins in New Hampshire and flows through three other states.
Can you collect unemployment if you receive Social Security in Connecticut?
Yes, as long as you qualify for each of them individually.
