"Aroostook County" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /əˈɹuːs.tək ˈkaʊn.ti/
Rhymes: -aʊnti Etymology: From a Maliseet word meaning "beautiful river", referring to the Aroostook River. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Aroostook County}} Aroostook County
  1. The largest of the 16 counties in Maine, United States. County seat: Houlton. Wikipedia link: Aroostook County, Aroostook River Categories (place): Counties of Maine, USA, Places in Maine, USA, Places in the United States Synonyms: The County
    Sense id: en-Aroostook_County-en-name-YdE3CUO- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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