English Explanatory Dictionary

Gowanus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈwɑːnəs/

Word forms

Gowanus

Etymology

Named after Gauwane (Gouwane, lit. "the sleeper"), a Canarsee Indian.

Derived words

Gowanus Canal
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