Puyallup
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A river in Washington State that flows from Mount Rainier to Puget Sound
- proper noun
- /pjuˈæl.əp/
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río Puyallup
- Recreational salmon fishing will be restricted on the Puyallup River this year.
- Puyallup River
Examples
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The Puyallup River is known for its annual salmon migration.
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The Puyallup River is known for its scenic beauty.
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Many communities along the Puyallup depend on its water for agriculture.
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Glacial melt from Mount Rainier feeds the Puyallup throughout the year.
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Have you ever visited the Puyallup River?
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The glaciers of Mount Rainier feed the Puyallup River, which flows into Puget Sound.
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State records indicate that the Puyallup River faced pollution issues last year.
Surface Forms
Puyallup main
Etymology
Puyallup River takes its name from the local Puyallup people and the place where they lived; the name comes from a Native American language of the area, so the river keeps the tribe's name and connection to the land.