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saskatoon

noun sas·ka·toon \ˌsas-kə-ˈtün\

Definition of SASKATOON

1
:  serviceberry 2; especially :  a serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) chiefly of the northwestern United States and western Canada
2
:  the fruit of a saskatoon
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Origin of SASKATOON

modification of Cree misa·skwato·min serviceberry fruit
First Known Use: 1810

Rhymes with SASKATOON

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, Cameroon, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, harvest moon, honeymoon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, opportune, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, Saskatoon, silver spoon, tablespoon

Saskatoon

geographical name Sas·ka·toon \ˌsas-kə-ˈtün\

Definition of SASKATOON

city Canada in cen Saskatchewan on S. Saskatchewan River pop 222,189

Rhymes with SASKATOON

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, Cameroon, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, harvest moon, honeymoon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, opportune, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, saskatoon, silver spoon, tablespoon

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