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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChinook
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Chinook
"Los vientos Chinook traen un calor repentino."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the lower Columbia River region.
"The Chinook people have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional fishing practices." - 2
A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rockies, often causing rapid temperature increases.
"The Chinook winds brought a sudden warmth to the otherwise cold winter day."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Chinook' originates from the Chinook people, a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest. The name is derived from their language, which has influenced the region's culture and geography, particularly in reference to the Chinook winds and the Chinook salmon, both significant in local ecology and economy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chinook" is said worldwide
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Chinook
Transliteration: Chinook
"Les vents Chinook apportent une chaleur soudaine."
Chinook
Transliteration: Chinook
"Die Chinook-Winde bringen plötzliche Wärme."
Chinook
Transliteration: Chinook
"I venti Chinook portano un caldo improvviso."
Chinook
Transliteration: Chinook
"Los vientos Chinook traen un calor repentino."
Chinook
Transliteration: Chinook
"Os ventos Chinook trazem um calor repentino."
चिनूक
Transliteration: Chinook
"चिनूक हवाएँ अचानक गर्मी लाती हैं।"
奇努克
Transliteration: Qínǔkè
"奇努克风带来了突然的温暖。"
치누크
Transliteration: Chinuk
"치누크 바람은 갑작스러운 따뜻함을 가져온다."
チヌーク
Transliteration: Chinūku
"チヌークの風は突然の暖かさをもたらします。"
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