Duwamish
Americannoun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of Duwamish
First recorded in 1855–60 in reference to the Duwamish River; from Lushootseed Dxʷdəwʔabš, Dkhʷ'Duw'Absh “People Inside the Bay” (Elliott Bay), a self-designation
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Talia Braester, one of the event organizers, held a white kite posted on a bamboo-like stick while standing near the Duwamish playground.
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024
From the Hood Canal to the Duwamish River, travelers a continent away from Baltimore understand the disoriented feeling when a bridge collapses into ruins.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024
The 160-foot-high bridge provides full views of Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay and the Duwamish River.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024
As Hawkins and others found a seat in the gym, Ken Workman, a member of the Duwamish, a tribe seeking federal recognition, opened the rally with a land acknowledgement.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024
“The Duwamish Tribe? When the settlers landed at Alki Point?”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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