Androscoggin
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/ˌændrəˈskɑːɡɪn/
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/ˌændrəˈskɒɡɪn/
river and its people (Maine, US)
Etymology
'Androscoggin' originates from the Native American Abenaki language, specifically the word 'Alnôbak Skwékik', where 'Alnôbak' meant 'people' and 'Skwékik' meant 'river place'.
'Androscoggin' changed from the Abenaki word 'Alnôbak Skwékik' and eventually became the modern English word 'Androscoggin' as used for the river and the people.
Initially, it meant 'river place of the people', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the name of a river and the people living along it'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a river in the northeastern United States, flowing from northern New Hampshire through Maine into the Kennebec River.
The Androscoggin is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.
Noun 2
a member of a Native American people historically living along the Androscoggin River in Maine and New Hampshire.
The Androscoggin were part of the larger Abenaki group.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 11:36