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."
The origin and history of Tucson.
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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