Poughkeepsie
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Name — A city in New York State, the county seat of Dutchess County.
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Etymology
From a Wappinger (Munsee) phrase roughly meaning 'the reed-covered lodge by the little-water place.'
Full origin of Poughkeepsie →Frequently asked questions
What does “Poughkeepsie” mean?
The word “Poughkeepsie” means a city in New York State, the county seat of Dutchess County. In plain terms, a city in New York, named from a Native American place-name.
How do you pronounce “Poughkeepsie”?
“Poughkeepsie” is pronounced puh-KIHP-see (/pəˈkɪpsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Poughkeepsie” in a sentence?
Here is “Poughkeepsie” used in a sentence: “Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.”
What part of speech is “Poughkeepsie”?
“Poughkeepsie” is a name.
