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Soyoos

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːjuːs/

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

proper noun

  1. Former name of Osoyoos.

Etymology

from Okanagan Sẁiẁs, from sẁiẁs (“narrowing of the waters”). It is named for the narrowing at the outlet of Osyoos Lake.

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