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Ouachita

Ouachita

1 9.9
A river in the southern United States that starts in western Arkansas and joins the Red River in eastern Louisiana
  • proper noun
  • /ˈwɑːʃɪtɔː/
: Ouachita
  • The Ozark Plateau and the Ouachita Mountains are the two most diverse ecoregions in Oklahoma, with much of the vegetation consisting of species that are also found in the Southeast (Hoagland 2000).
  • Ouachita and Ozark
  • Plateau and the Ouachita

Examples

  • Many fishing enthusiasts visit the Ouachita River for its abundant wildlife.

  • We've rented a houseboat with a group of our tailgating friends on Lake Ouachita.

    Blog text (10)

  • At Jefferson's request, Dunbar undertook a scientific expedition up the Ouachita River into Arkansas.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Forest vegetation in the southeastern United States extends westward beyond the Ozark and Ouachita plateaus in Arkansas and Missouri into the Central Plains.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The Ouachita River flows through several picturesque towns in Louisiana.

  • The scenic views along the Ouachita River attract photographers and nature lovers alike.

Synonyms

Ouachita River
vsOuachita
1 7.4

A river in southern United States starting in western Arkansas and flowing southeast into Louisiana to join the Red River

is the shorter place name form without the word river

Compounds

Ouachita River
1 7.4

A river in southern United States starting in western Arkansas and flowing southeast into Louisiana to join the Red River

Surface Forms

Ouachita main

Etymology

Ouachita comes from a Native American name that early French settlers wrote down. It probably comes from Choctaw or Caddo words meaning 'good hunting grounds' or 'big hunting place', which fits a river area full of fish and game.