Little Wabash River
- proper noun
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río Little Wabash
- The Little Wabash River is an important waterway for several eastern Illinois communities.
Examples
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Heavy rains caused the Little Wabash River to overflow its banks last spring.
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Wildlife is abundant along the banks of the Little Wabash River.
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The Little Wabash River is known for its scenic beauty.
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Have you ever fished in the Little Wabash River?
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The Little Wabash River flows through many parks and forests, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.
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Fishing along the Little Wabash River is a favorite activity for locals during the summer.
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Many species of birds can be spotted near the Little Wabash River, especially during migration season.
Synonyms
A small river in eastern Illinois that flows into the Wabash River
Surface Forms
Morphology
All constituents contribute literal meaning: 'little' (small), 'Wabash' (a proper name, here referring to a river/place), and 'river' (a watercourse). A B1 learner who knows these words can infer this is a (smaller) river called the Wabash; the formation is fully compositional and follows common cross‑linguistic toponymic patterns, so its meaning is transparent.
Etymology
Little Wabash River is a simple place name: Little means 'smaller' and it marks a smaller branch of the larger Wabash. The word 'Wabash' comes from a Native American word for a bright or shining river, so the name helps you remember that this is a small river that 'joins' the bigger Wabash.
