"Muskoka" meaning in English

See Muskoka in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Ojibwe: the region is named for the Ojibwe chief who resided there, Mesqua Ukie / Mesqua Ukee (whose name is said to mean "not easily turned back in the day of battle"). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|oj|-}} Ojibwe Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Muskoka
  1. A regional municipality of Central Ontario, Ontario, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Ontario, Regional municipalities of Ontario Derived forms: Muskoka chair, Muskoka Lakes
    Sense id: en-Muskoka-en-name-qVhG0Vx6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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