Was the saskatoon berry named after the city or was the city named after the berry?

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2007-08-13 16:28:26 · 2 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

The berry came first. The etymology is a modification of Cree misa.skwato.min -- meaning serviceberry fruit.

2007-08-13 16:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Named after the berry. [wikipedia]

2007-08-14 02:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋