winnipegger
əˌpɛg noun
1.
a city in and the capital of Manitoba, in S Canada, on the Red River.
2.
a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba. About 260 miles (420 km) long; about 9300 sq. mi. (24,085 sq. km).
3.
a river in S Canada, flowing NW from the Lake of the Woods to Lake Winnipeg. About 200 miles (320 km) long.
Related forms
Win·ni·peg·ger, noun
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Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɪˌpɛɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a city in S Canada, capital of Manitoba at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers: University of Manitoba (1877) and University of Winnipeg (1871). Pop: 626 685 (2001) |
| 2. | Lake Winnipeg a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba: drains through the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. Area: 23 553 sq km (9094 sq miles) |
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Winnipegger
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| Winnipegger (ˈwɪnɪˌpɛɡə) | |
| —n | |
| a native or inhabitant of Winnipeg | |
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Word Origin & History
Winnipeg
originally the name of the lake, probably from Ojibwa (Algonquian) winipeg "dirty water;" cf. winad "it is dirty." Etymologically related to Winnebago.
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Cultural Dictionary
Winnipeg definition
Capital of Manitoba, Canada, and the largest city in the province, located in southern Manitoba.
Note: The largest city of Canada's “prairie provinces” (Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan), Winnipeg is the center of their agricultural industry.
Note: It is known for its severe winters.
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