Carson

biographical name Car·son \ˈkär-s^ən\

Definition of CARSON

Christopher 1809–1868 Kit \ˈkit\ Carson Am. scout

biographical name

Rachel Louise 1907–1964 Am. biol. & writer

geographical name Car·son \ˈkär-s^ən\

river W Nevada flowing NE into Carson Lake

city SW California SE of Los Angeles pop 91,714

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