"Wichita Falls" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after the original falls on the Wichita River, destroyed by a flood. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Wichita Falls}} Wichita Falls
  1. A city, the county seat of Wichita County, Texas, United States. Wikipedia link: Wichita River Categories (place): Cities in Texas, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Texas, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Wichita_Falls-en-name-4bXFbHB2 Categories (other): County seats of Texas, USA

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