"Susquehanna" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌsʌskwəˈhænə/
Etymology: From Lenape Sisa'we'hak'hanna (literally “Oyster River”). Oyster beds were widespread in the bay near the mouth of the river. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|del}} Lenape, {{m|und||Sisa'we'hak'hanna|lit=Oyster River}} Sisa'we'hak'hanna (literally “Oyster River”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Susquehanna
  1. A major river in the northeastern United States, flowing from the state of New York, through Pennsylvania and Maryland to Chesapeake Bay. Categories (place): Places in Maryland, USA, Places in New York, USA, Places in Pennsylvania, USA, Places in the United States, Rivers in Maryland, USA, Rivers in New York, USA, Rivers in Pennsylvania, USA, Rivers in the United States
    Sense id: en-Susquehanna-en-name-wxJ8MbRq
  2. Synonym of Susquehanna Depot, Pennsylvania. Synonyms: Susquehanna Depot [synonym, synonym-of], Pennsylvania [synonym, synonym-of] Derived forms: Susquehanna County, Susquehanna Depot
    Sense id: en-Susquehanna-en-name-V50QCxeE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 26 43 31
  3. Five townships in the United States, four in Pennsylvania and one in South Dakota, listed under Susquehanna Township. Categories (place): Places in Pennsylvania, USA, Places in South Dakota, USA, Places in the United States, Townships
    Sense id: en-Susquehanna-en-name-iwAEpJzg

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