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Little Wabash

Little Wabash

8.4
A small river in eastern Illinois that flows into the Wabash River
  • proper noun
translation icon : Little Wabash
  • The Little Wabash is an important waterway for several rural communities in Illinois.

Examples

  • We spent our weekend fishing at a quiet spot on the Little Wabash.

  • Flooding along the Little Wabash has caused concern for local farmers.

  • The Little Wabash is known for its scenic beauty.

  • Have you ever fished in the Little Wabash?

  • Many families enjoy kayaking on the Little Wabash during the summer months.

  • The Little Wabash flows through several picturesque towns in eastern Illinois.

  • Local wildlife thrives near the banks of the Little Wabash due to its clean waters.

Synonyms

Little Wabash River
vsLittle Wabash
5.8

A river in eastern Illinois that flows southeast towards the Wabash River

has identical meaning but drops the word river from the name

Surface Forms

Little Wabash main

Morphology

Little + Wabash

The modifier 'Little' clearly signals a smaller/secondary version of whatever 'Wabash' names, which gives a partial clue to the expression's meaning. However 'Wabash' is a toponym that does not transparently indicate 'river' to an average B1 learner without world knowledge, so the full meaning (a particular river/tributary) is not predictable from the parts alone.

Etymology

Little Wabash is named because it is the smaller branch of the larger Wabash River. The word Wabash may come from a Native American word meaning 'it shines' or 'white', so Little Wabash gives the image of a smaller, shining river and explains why the place is called a river.