"Opa-locka" meaning in English

See Opa-locka in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Creek opa-lofa-tisha-loka (big hummock (“swamp hillock”)) original placename, coined in the 1920s by civic founder Glenn Curtiss by way of shortening to make it sound vaguely Arabic, and establishing the original architectural style of Moorish revival for the city. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|mus|-}} Creek, {{gloss|big hummock (“swamp hillock”)}} (big hummock (“swamp hillock”)) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Opa-locka
  1. A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida Wikipedia link: Opa-locka, Florida, en:Glenn Curtiss Categories (place): Cities in Florida, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Florida, USA, Places in the United States Synonyms: Opa Locka, Opa-Locka
    Sense id: en-Opa-locka-en-name-n4~uakvT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry

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