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24-JUN-2012 © Chris Gibbins

Osoyoos

The origin of the name was the word "suius" meaning "narrowing of the waters" in the local Okanagan
language, Syilx'tsn. The "O" prefix was added by settlers wanting to harmonize the name with other
towns in the region (Oliver, Oroville, Omak, Okenagan).


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