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Peoria

peo·ria

UK/piːˈɔːɹi.ə/ US/piˈɔriʌ/ rare

noun

1.

a city in central Illinois on the Illinois River

Origin

From Miami peewaareewa (“comes carrying a pack on his back”).

Phrases

  • East Peoria
  • Peoria County
  • play in Peoria

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