Duwamish
Americannoun
plural
Duwamishadjective
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
Example Sentences
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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
In Seattle, census tracts in places like the Duwamish Valley, Sodo and Beacon Hill have tree equity scores up to nearly 40 points below that of North Seattle neighborhoods of Madrona and Ravenna.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Travel around Duwamish Head, West Seattle’s northernmost point, toward Alki Beach, where you can grab some grub and stick your feet in the sand.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Climate-themed “Sea Change Within Us” in 2019 included a large-scale installation and commissioned music incorporating interviews with scientists and a Duwamish tribal leader.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024
“We’re Suquamish and Duwamish, actually. Just like Chief Seattle. He signed the Treaty of Point Elliott on behalf of both tribes.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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