"Quinsam" meaning in English

See Quinsam in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Kʷənsəm [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-prop}} Quinsam
  1. A river in British Columbia, Canada. Categories (place): Places in British Columbia, Canada, Places in Canada, Rivers in British Columbia, Canada, Rivers in Canada
    Sense id: en-Quinsam-en-name-fWewN28J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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