"Fishkill" meaning in English

See Fishkill in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  1. A town in New York, and a village within it. Categories (place): Places in New York, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in New York, USA, Towns in the United States, Villages in New York, USA Derived forms: East Fishkill
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