"Kuk" meaning in English

See Kuk in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From a word meaning "river" in an Inuit language. Etymology templates: {{der|en|esx-inu|-}} Inuit Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kuk
  1. A river in Alaska. Wikipedia link: Kuk River Categories (place): Places in Alaska, USA, Places in the United States, Rivers in Alaska, USA, Rivers in the United States
    Sense id: en-Kuk-en-name-DxmW81ce Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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