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Great Sky River
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English
Etymology
Translation of the name of the night sky phenomenon in several Native American cultures.
Proper noun
Great Sky River 1
en mythology astronomy The Milky Way, the night sky visual phenomenon caused by dense regions of the Milky Way Galaxy appearing nebulous. Used especially in Native American contexts.
Synonyms
en Silvery River
en Milky Way