"Bow River" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Bow River [canonical]
Etymology: A reference to the reeds used by First Nations to create bows. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Bow River}} the Bow River
  1. A river flowing E in Alberta, Canada into the Oldman River Categories (place): Places in Alberta, Places in Canada, Rivers in Alberta, Rivers in Canada Translations (river in Canada): Makhabn (Blackfoot), 弓河 (Gōnghé) (Chinese Mandarin), Rivière Bow (French)
    Sense id: en-Bow_River-en-name-oc~1BppM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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