Snoqualmie
Americannoun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of Snoqualmie
First recorded in 1890–95 as a geographical term; from a dialect of Lushootseed sdukʷalbixʷ “people of the moon”
Example Sentences
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Freshly packed dirt with a hint of spring rain: That intoxicating new trail smell will entice riders to the Snoqualmie Valley from June 8-9 for this year’s iteration of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
But the centerpiece is THING, the indie-centric festival sliding over to the Snoqualmie Valley after three years in Port Townsend.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
Parks employees will post “trail closed” signs Friday morning at key access points along the Snoqualmie Valley Regional Trail near the Boxley Creek Natural Area, department spokesperson Eleanor Lee said.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
Businesses were left in ruins after a Sunday morning fire destroyed a historic retail building in downtown Snoqualmie, officials said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
All the canoes have gathered here, each packed with visitors from all over—the Snoqualmie, the Cowlitz, the Swinomish.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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