Shenandoah
Shenandoah (name) means a river and valley in Virginia, also the name of several towns across the United States. Example: “The song describes the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley.”
How to use Shenandoah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the river and valley in Virginia, celebrated in folk song.
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The song describes the beauty of the _____ Valley.
Etymology
From Skenandoa, the name of a 19th-century Oneida chief, from an Oneida word for "deer" or "hemlock."
Rhymes for Shenandoah
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What does “Shenandoah” mean?
The word “Shenandoah” means a river and valley in Virginia, also the name of several towns across the United States. In plain terms, best known as the river and valley in Virginia, celebrated in folk song.
How do you pronounce “Shenandoah”?
“Shenandoah” is pronounced sheh-nuhn-DOH-uh (/ˌʃɛnənˈdoʊ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shenandoah” in a sentence?
Here is “Shenandoah” used in a sentence: “The song describes the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley.”
What part of speech is “Shenandoah”?
“Shenandoah” is a name.
Where does the word “Shenandoah” come from?
The word “Shenandoah” dates back to around 1800. From Skenandoa, the name of a 19th-century Oneida chief, from an Oneida word for "deer" or "hemlock.".