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Missouri gets its name from a tribe of Sioux Indians of the state called the Missouris. The word "Missouri" often has been construed to mean "muddy water" but the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology has stated it means "town of the large canoes," and authorities have said the Indian syllables from which the word comes mean "wooden canoe people" or "he of the big canoe."
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What does the river Missouri mean?
Named after the Missouri Indians who lived along the banks. Their name comes from the Illinois mihsoori, meaning dugout canoe.
How much does it cost to change your name in Missouri?
how much does it cost to change your name in Missouri
What is the birth name of Missouri Royer?
Missouri Royer's birth name is Moyer, Harry.
How did Missouri get its name?
The state is named for the Missouri River, which was named after the indigenous Missouri Indians, a Siouan-language tribe. They were called the ouemessourita, meaning "those who have dugout canoes", by the Miami-Illinois language speakers. As the Illini were the first natives encountered by Europeans in the region, the latter adopted the Illini name for the Missouri people.
What is the name of the capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City is the capital city in Missouri.
What is the name river that forms the northwestern border of Missouri?
Missouri River
How did the Missouri river get its name?
It is named after the Missouria Native American tribe.
What is in Missouri's name?
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What is the official name of Missouri's legislative body?
The name of the legislative branch of the state of Missouri is the Missouri General Assembly. The two houses in the bicameral system are the lower house of the House of Representatives, and the upper house of the Missouri State Senate.
What is Missouri nick name?
"The Show Me State"
Is there a place called Jamaica Missouri?
There is no town in Missouri with the name Jamaica. There are many businesses throughout the state that have Jamaica in their name.
Where is the state Missouri and what is capital name of the Missouri?
Missouri is one of the U.S. states. It located at Midwestern U.S. The capital city of Missouri is Jefferson city. The nickname of Missouri is The Show Me State.
