Amarillo

/ˌæmərˈilo/ noun

Definition

A city in northwest Texas, or the Spanish word for the color yellow.

Etymology

Spanish word 'amarillo' comes from Latin 'amarellus' (yellowish), diminutive of 'amarus'. The Texas city was named by Spanish settlers for the yellow color of nearby canyon walls or wildflowers.

Kelly Says

Amarillo, Texas became the 'Helium Capital of the World' in the 20th century because of its location above helium deposits—but it was named for something as simple as wildflowers! The town's name is literally describing its landscape.

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