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Cimarron River

Cimarron River

6.9
A river that begins in northeast New Mexico and flows east through Oklahoma into the Arkansas River
  • proper noun
translation icon : Río Cimarrón
  • Many pioneers crossed the Cimarron River while traveling along the Santa Fe Trail.

Examples

  • After heavy rain, the Cimarron River can rise quickly and flood surrounding areas.

  • The Cimarron River is known for its striking red cliffs and scenic beauty.

  • The Cimarron River flows through beautiful landscapes.

  • Have you ever visited the Cimarron River?

  • After heavy rain, the Cimarron River can rise quickly and flood surrounding areas.

  • Many pioneers crossed the Cimarron River while traveling along the Santa Fe Trail.

  • The Cimarron River is known for its striking red cliffs and scenic beauty.

Synonyms

Cimarron
vsCimarron River
3 9.9

A river in the southwest United States starting in northeastern New Mexico and joining the Arkansas River in Oklahoma

is the full official name including the generic place term

Surface Forms

Cimarron River main

Morphology

Cimarron + river

The phrase is compositional: 'Cimarron' functions as a place/name and 'river' denotes a watercourse, so knowing both constituents yields the meaning 'the river called Cimarron.' This name+noun pattern is cross-linguistically common and predictable, making it immediately understandable to learners who know the parts.

Etymology

Cimarron River comes from the Spanish word Cimarron, which means 'wild' or 'runaway'. Early Spanish travelers used this name for a fast, changeable river that often flooded and was hard to cross, so the name stuck and now labels the river we know today.