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Osage

Osage

1 9.3
A river in central Missouri that flows into the Missouri River
  • proper noun
  • /ˈoʊseɪdʒ/
translation icon : río Osage
  • The bois d'arc, or Osage orange (Maclura pomifera).
  • the Osage River

Examples

  • We visited a picturesque area along the Osage River, perfect for fishing and camping.

  • Frederick's older brother Jason stood by the bank of the Osage River, watching the smoke rise in the distance.

  • "Way down yonder where the Osage feeds in.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Your Library will be held April 19-21 at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Osage orange.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • While canoeing down the Osage River, we spotted various wildlife along the banks.

Synonyms

Osage River
vsOsage
5.6

A river in central Missouri that joins the Missouri River

is the same in meaning but shows an alternative name form

Compounds

osage orange
  • US
9.9

A small tree with thorny branches and large inedible greenish-yellow fruit

Osage River
5.6

A river in central Missouri that joins the Missouri River

Surface Forms

Osage main

Etymology

Osage River is named after the Osage people, whose own name Wazhazhe means 'people of the middle waters', so the river carries the tribe's name and reminds us of their connection to the land and rivers.