English Explanatory Dictionary

Soyoos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Former name of Osoyoos.

Pronunciation

/ˈsuːjuːs/

Word forms

Soyoos

Etymology

from Okanagan Sẁiẁs, from sẁiẁs (“narrowing of the waters”). It is named for the narrowing at the outlet of Osyoos Lake.

Derived words

Soyoos Desert Soyoos First Nation Soyoos Indian Band Soyoos Indian Reserve Soyoos Lake
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