Local Indian Names

I found this interesting………….

chinook – group of tribes
duwamish – people living on the river
enumclaw – home of the evil spirits
issaquah – uncertain
kalama – pretty maiden
lilliwaup – inlet
mukilteo – good camping grounds
pilchuck – red water
puyallup – generous people
sequim – quiet waters
snoqulmie – moon
tyee – superior status
wauna – strong or mighty

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