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The origin of the name Oregon is
not certain. One theory has it that the name comes from the French
Canadian word "ouragan" meaning "storm" or "hurricane." It's thought
that the Columbia River was at one time called "the river of storms"
by Canadian fur traders plying their trade in the area. |
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Another suggestion is that the name of the state came
from the Spanish word "orejon" meaning "big-ear." This was a term
that was applied to many Indian tribes in the area. |
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A third idea suggests that the
name of this state comes from the Spanish word "orégano" for the
wild sage which grows so vigorously in eastern Oregon. |