Yukon

English
The Yukon Territory's location in Canada
Yukon's flag

Etymology

Gwich'in ųųg han, contraction of chųų gąįį han (“white water river”). See Wikipedia's name section for details.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Yukon

  1. A territory in northern Canada which has Whitehorse as its capital.
  2. A city/town in Oklahoma.
  3. A river of British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and Alaska, which gives its name to the territory.
  4. (US, automotive) GMC Yukon

Synonyms

Derived terms
  • Yu, Yu., Yk, Yk. (abbreviation)

Translations

French

Etymology

Gwich'in yukon (“great river”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jy.kɔ̃/
  • Rhymes: -ɔ̃

Proper noun

Yukon m

  1. Yukon Territory

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from English Yukon, from Gwich'in yukon (“great river”).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Yukon m

  1. Yukon; Yukon Territory (a territory in northern Canada)

Synonyms
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