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How did tucson arizona get its name?In: Name Origins, Arizona |
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Tucson is a Spanish word meaning "black base" a reference to the mostly volcanic mountains on the west side of the city. There is some disagreement over the meaning of Arizona. Either a Basque word meaning "good oaks" or an O'odham word meaning "small spring."
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