Topeka

toh-PEE-kah'toh-PEE-kah'3 syllables
🌐Kansa-Osage
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MEANING

A good place to dig potatoes

ORIGIN

Native American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Kansa-Osage words 'to' meaning 'potato' and 'peka' meaning 'a good place to dig'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Topeka is known as the capital city of Kansas, USA, and holds historical significance as a site for civil rights advancements.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Topeka was chosen in 1855 when the city was founded as it was seen as unique and had local Native American roots.

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