שיקאַגאָ

Yiddish

Etymology

From English Chicago, from French Chécagou, from Miami šikaakwa (“wild leek, ramp; striped skunk”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃiˈkaɡɔ/

Proper noun

שיקאַגאָ • (shikago) n

  1. Chicago (a major city in Illinois, United States)
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