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Tucson

The origin and history of Tucson.

Etymology

From the O'odham phrase Cuk Ṣon, meaning roughly "at the base of the black mountain," referring to the dark volcanic peak overlooking the city — passed into English via Mexican Spanish "Tucsón."

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