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Little Missouri

Little Missouri

6.3
A river that flows from Wyoming through Montana and South Dakota into the Missouri River in North Dakota
  • proper noun
translation icon : Pequeño Misuri
  • The Little Missouri flows through rugged terrain in North Dakota.

Examples

  • The Little Missouri is known for its clear waters and beautiful landscapes.

  • We camped along the Little Missouri during our road trip last summer.

  • The Little Missouri winds through the scenic badlands of North Dakota.

  • Have you ever fished in the Little Missouri?

  • The unspoiled nature along the banks of the Little Missouri River attracts plenty of visitors each summer.

  • Kayaking on the Little Missouri River offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.

  • Many fish species thrive in the clear waters of the Little Missouri River, making it a popular spot for anglers.

Synonyms

Little Missouri River
vsLittle Missouri
4.7

A river in the north-central United States that starts in northeast Wyoming and joins the Missouri River in North Dakota

is the same but uses the shorter place name without that noun

Surface Forms

Little Missouri main

Morphology

Little + Missouri

The name 'Little Missouri' transparently combines 'Little' (small) with 'Missouri' (the river name) to indicate a smaller river or tributary related to the Missouri. This diminutive toponymic pattern is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning despite it being a proper name.

Etymology

Little Missouri is a name from early explorers and settlers who called this stream a smaller Missouri and added Little to show it was a smaller branch that joins the main Missouri River. So today the name means the small river that flows into the Missouri.