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Shikaakwa, Shikako, Checagou, Chicago: The Origins of the Name Chicago

Wed, Dec 29 2010

Also tagged: checagou, Chicago History, chicago word meaning, miami-illinois, onions, potawatomi, robert de la salle, wild onion

An etymological breakdown of the word Chicago, which completely breaks down into gibberish. Shish kebab? Not quite, Ace.

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