Where does “Missouri” come from?
Missouri derives from Miami wimihsoorita, a word of unknown meaning in the Miami language.
Missouri (English): An indigenous Siouan tribe that originally lived in the Great Lakes region of United States
Definitions
- An indigenous Siouan tribe that originally lived in the Great Lakes region of United States
Ancestry of “Missouri”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | wimihsoorita | the people who have dugout canoes |