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Putting a Place to a Name: A talk exploring the connection between language and location.



Sunday, April 13
12pm at Writers Theatre

You may know that the name “Chicago” comes from a French adaptation of the Miami-Illinois word for “wild onion.” But did you know that "shikaakwa,” with connotations of strong smells, also translates to “skunk?” Delve into onomastics, the scientific study of the not-so-scientific but fascinating history of names, at this expert-led lecture.

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