Soyoos

English

Etymology

from Okanagan Sẁiẁs, from sẁiẁs (“narrowing of the waters”). It is named for the narrowing at the outlet of Osyoos Lake.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsuːjuːs/

Proper noun

Soyoos

  1. Former name of Osoyoos.

Derived terms

  • Soyoos Desert
  • Soyoos First Nation
  • Soyoos Indian Band
  • Soyoos Indian Reserve
  • Soyoos Lake
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