Nevada
[nəˈvædə]Meaning
from the Spanish nevada, meaning "snow-covered" or "snow-capped"
Background Story
Nevada is borrowed from the Spanish word nevada, meaning "snow-covered". The name comes from the American state of Nevada, which was called Nevada by Spanish explorers for the snow that covered its mountains in winter.
Temperament
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