Yukon

/ˈjukɑn/ noun

Definition

territory in northwestern Canada or river system

Etymology

from Gwich'in yu-kun-ah meaning 'white water river'

Kelly Says

Yukon's name means 'white water' - think of those icy northern rivers!

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