why is connecticut named connecticut?
2006-08-23 13:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by ~*bRiTtNaY*~ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The name Connecticut is from a Mohican/Algonquin Indian word "quonehtacut", which means "long tidal river."
2006-08-23 13:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The name Connecticut comes from the Mohegan Indian word - " Quinnehtukqut" meaning " Long River Place" or " Beside the Long Tidal River"
2006-08-23 20:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name Connecticut comes from a Native American word "Quinatucquet.”
2006-08-24 03:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connecticut comes from the Mohegan Indian word "Quinnehtkqut" meaning "Long River Place" or "Beside the Long Tidal River."
There's more information on this link of the history of the state.
2006-08-23 20:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They've got the definition right above, but just in case you want a non-wiki source:
http://www.ct.gov/ctportal/cwp/view.asp?a=843&q=246434
The name could be referring to Long Island Sound, but most likely refers to the Connecticut River that slices right through the middle of the state.
2006-08-24 01:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by Shofix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quinnehtukqut -- Mohegan for "Long River Place" or "Beside the Long Tidal River"
2006-08-23 22:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dave D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means Long River in a Native American language, but I'm not sure which one.
2006-08-23 20:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connecticut is named after.......the cut thats connect..hehehe..lol...srry I'm hyper..lol..wait no I'm not...LOL!!
2006-08-23 21:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by mystery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋