Nevada

English

/nɪˈvædə/, /nɪˈvɑːdə/, /nəˈveɪdə/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (state in USA).
  • (city/county seat in Story County).
  • (city/county seat in Vernon County).
  • (city in Texas).
  • (village in Ohio).

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian nevada (snow-covered).

Origin

Spanish

nevada

Gloss

snow-covered

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