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Machias

The English word “Machias” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. An inlet in Washington, Maine, United States; a bay on the Gulf of Maine, named after the river, which empties in the bay; in full, Machias Bay.

Etymology

From Malecite-Passamaquoddy word for bad little falls, for a location on the Machias River.

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