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Snohomish

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[snoh-hoh-mish, snuh-] / snoʊˈhoʊ mɪʃ, snə- /

noun

Snohomishes, plural Snohomish plural
  1. a member of a Lushootseed-speaking Indigenous people of Washington State traditionally living around Puget Sound.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the Snohomish or their language.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of Snohomish

First recorded in 1855–60; from Lushootseed sduhubš

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The US National Weather Service warns that catastrophic flooding is possible in the states of Oregon and Washington along the Skagit and Snohomish rivers.

From BBC Dec. 11, 2025

They said the Snohomish River is also experiencing major flooding and "dancing with records" as water laps against a local flood wall.

From BBC Dec. 11, 2025

In Snohomish County, Wash., one woman was reportedly killed by a felled tree after winds knocked out power to more than 500,000, according to electricity providers in southern Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2024

Median homes sold for $828,000 in Snohomish County, up 6% from May 2023; $560,000 in Pierce County, up 3%; and $580,000 in Kitsap County, up 4%.

From Seattle Times Jun. 5, 2024

The sign over the door said Snohomish High School—David’s school, and the setting of the next few scenes in the movie.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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