Michigan

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈmɪ.ʃə.É¡É™n/

Origin

From Ojibwe mishigami, meaning "great lake" (referring to Lake Michigan).

Full definition of Michigan

Proper noun

1. A Capital: Lansing. Largest city: Detroit.
2. Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes

Derived terms

• MI
• Michigander
• Michiganian

Noun

1. (ice hockey) A deke consisting of lifting the puck with the stick and throwing it under the top corner of the goal, while skating behind the net.