Osoyoos

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From o' +‎ Soyoos, literally of Soyoos. Blend of Okanagan +‎ Soyoos, from of the Soyoos, from Okanagan Sẁiẁs, from sẁiẁs (narrowing of the waters). The "o" represents an "of" and harmonization of toponyms in the Okanagan with a starting "O". It is named for the narrowing at the outlet of Osyoos Lake.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɒˈsuː.juːs/
  • IPA(key): /ˈsuː.juːs/ (historical)

Proper noun

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Osoyoos

  1. A placename
    1. Ellipsis of Osoyoos Lake; a lake in Okanagan-Similkameen district, Okanagan Valley, Thompson-Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
    2. Ellipsis of Osoyoos Desert; a desert in Okanagan-Similkameen district, Okanagan Valley, Thompson-Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
    3. A town in Okanagan-Similkameen district, Okanagan Valley, Thompson-Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
    4. Ellipsis of Osoyoos Indian Reserve; an Indian reserve in Okanagan-Similkameen district, Okanagan Valley, Thompson-Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
  2. Ellipsis of Osoyoos Indian Band; a First Nations government
  3. Ellipsis of Osoyoos First Nation; a band of Okanagan First Nations people

Derived terms

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