Missouri River
Missouri River
The Missouri River (pronunciation: /mɪˈzʊəri/ or /mɪˈzʊərə/) is the longest river in North America, rising in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana and flowing east and south for 2,341 miles (3,767 km) before entering the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri.
Etymology
The river takes its name from the Missouri Tribe, who were called the "ouemessourita" (wimihsoorita), meaning "those who have dugout canoes" by the Miami-Illinois speakers. This was translated into French as "Missouri".
Related Terms
- Mississippi River: The river into which the Missouri River flows.
- Rocky Mountains: The mountain range where the Missouri River originates.
- Montana: The U.S. state where the Missouri River begins.
- St. Louis, Missouri: The city where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi River.
- Miami-Illinois language: The language from which the name "Missouri" is derived.
- Missouri Tribe: The tribe after which the Missouri River is named.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Missouri River
- Wikipedia's article - Missouri River
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