Big Muddy River
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Big Muddy River
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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And in southern Illinois, the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro is also under a flood warning.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2015
"He drove over a big, muddy river, and laughed out loud when he saw that the name of it, according to the sign, was the Big Muddy River."
From The Guardian ● Aug. 26, 2011
He drove over a big, muddy river, and laughed out loud when he saw that the name of it, according to the sign, was the Big Muddy River.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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