Connecticut

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈnÉ›.tÉ™.kÉ™t/

Origin

Said to be from Mohican () quinnitukqut "at the long tidal river," from *kwen- "long" (spelling due to confusion with connect) + *-ehtekw "tidal river" + *-enk "place."

Full definition of Connecticut

Proper noun

1. A Capital: Hartford.
2. A river in the New England region

Derived terms

• Conn.
• Connecticutan
• Connecticuter
• CT