Definitions for oregon trail

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Or′egon Trail′(n.)

  1. a route used during the U.S. westward migrations, esp. in the period from 1840 to 1860, starting in Missouri and ending in Oregon. ab. 2000 mi. (3200 km) long.

    Category: American History, Geography (places)


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