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Yosemite
yoh-SEH-mih-tee
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A region of central California famous for Yosemite National Park, known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias.
"They hiked to the top of Half Dome on their trip to Yosemite."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous national park in California known for its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls.
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Etymology
From a Miwok-related word meaning roughly "those who kill," originally referring to the people who lived in the valley.