Definitions for Idaho
ˈaɪ dəˌhoʊIda·ho

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1. Idaho, Gem State, ID(noun)

   a state in the Rocky Mountains

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1. Idaho(Noun)

   An Idaho potato.

2. Idaho(ProperNoun)

   A Capital: Boise.

Origin: When a name was being selected for new territory, eccentric lobbyist George M. Willing suggested "Idaho," which he claimed was a Native American term meaning "gem of the mountains". It was later revealed Willing had made up the name himself.

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1. Idaho

   Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th most expansive, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. Idaho is a mountainous state with an area larger than that of all of New England. It is landlocked, surrounded by the states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and the Canadian province of British Columbia. However, the network of dams and locks on the Columbia River and Snake River make the city of Lewiston the farthest inland seaport on the Pacific coast of the contiguous United States. Idaho's nickname is the "Gem State", because nearly every known type of gemstone has been found here. In addition, Idaho is one of only two places in the world where star garnets can be found in any significant quantities, the other being India. Additionally Idaho is sometimes called the "Potato State" owing to its popular crop. The state motto is Esto Perpetua.

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1. Idaho

   one of the north-western States of the American Union, surrounded by Washington and Oregon in the W., Nevada and Utah in the S., Wyoming in the E., and Montana, from which it is separated by a branch of the Rocky Mountains, in the NE., the short northern boundary touches Canada; the country is traversed by lofty mountain ranges cut up into deep river valleys and cañons, is extremely rugged in its northern parts, and chiefly useful for cattle-raising; there is a plateau in the centre, some arid prairie land in the S., and lake districts in the N. and in the SE.; grain farming is restricted to fringes along the river banks; the Snake River flows through the whole S.; silver, lead, gold, and copper mines are wrought successfully, and coal is found; the State was admitted to the Union in 1890; a fifth of the population are Mormons; there are still 4000 Indians. Boisé City (2) is the capital. Iddesleigh, Earl Of

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1. idaho

   A Territory of the United States, bounded on the north by the British possessions, on the east by Montana and Dakota, and on the south by Nevada and Utah. It was organized in 1863, and has frequently been the scene of Indian troubles.

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1. idaho

   Song lyrics by idaho -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by idaho on the Lyrics.com website.

Anagrams for Idaho »

1. hoida

How to pronounce Idaho?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Idaho in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Idaho in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Idaho in a Sentence

1. James Johnson:

   We`re looking at Idaho or Montana I think. We`re ready to get out of town even farther than this.

2. Andrea Christopher:

   That was dramatically different from what I saw as a primary care physician in Boise, Idaho, when Idaho did not choose to expand.

3. Lawrence Diamond:

   If you're in Idaho and you want to send potatoes to Cuba, this might be a big deal for them up there and the agricultural products.

4. Shaun Parkinson:

   Idaho Power's what feeds our streams and rivers anid feeds our hydro system later in the summer and fall and that's really when we need that extra energy.

5. Bernie Sanders:

   I think it would be just extraordinary for this country if what is perceived to be a conservative state like Idaho stood up and said, 'We are part of the political revolution,'.

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