Pecos
Definition
Proper noun: A major river in the southwestern United States. It is a significant tributary of the Rio Grande, flowing from north to south.
Usage
The word "Pecos" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific river and the geographical regions associated with it. * The Pecos River originates in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico. * The town is located west of the Pecos. * They studied the water rights along the Pecos.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Cultural Reference: The name "Pecos" is also historically associated with Native American Pueblo cultures (e.g., Pecos Pueblo) and features in the lore of the American West, such as in stories about cowboys and lawmen "west of the Pecos."
- The legend says he was the fastest draw west of the Pecos.
Variants and Related Words
- Pecos River: The full, formal name.
- Pecos County: A county in Texas named after the river.
- Pecos Pueblo: A significant historical Native American site in New Mexico.
Synonyms
- Tributary (describes its relationship to the Rio Grande).
- River (its general category).
Note: As a proper noun naming a unique geographical feature, "Pecos" has no true synonyms.
Noun
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a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows southeastward from New Mexico through western Texas
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