What does Idaho mean?

Definitions for Idaho
ˈaɪ dəˌhoʊida·ho

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Idaho.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Idaho, Gem State, IDnoun

    a state in the Rocky Mountains

Wiktionary

  1. Idahonoun

    An Idaho potato.

  2. Idahonoun

    A Capital: Boise.

  3. Etymology: When a name was being selected for new territory, eccentric lobbyist George M. Willing suggested "Idaho," which he claimed was a Native American term meaning "gem of the mountains". It was later revealed Willing had made up the name himself.

Wikipedia

  1. Idaho

    Idaho ( (listen) EYE-də-hoh) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. The state's capital and largest city is Boise. With an area of 83,570 square miles (216,400 km2), Idaho is the 14th largest state by land area, but with a population of approximately 1.8 million, it ranks as the 13th least populous and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. For thousands of years, and prior to European colonization, Idaho has been inhabited by native peoples. In the early 19th century, Idaho was considered part of the Oregon Country, an area of dispute between the U.S. and the British Empire. It officially became U.S. territory with the signing of the Oregon Treaty of 1846, but a separate Idaho Territory was not organized until 1863, instead being included for periods in Oregon Territory and Washington Territory. Idaho was eventually admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, becoming the 43rd state. Forming part of the Pacific Northwest (and the associated Cascadia bioregion), Idaho is divided into several distinct geographic and climatic regions. The state's north, the relatively isolated Idaho Panhandle, is closely linked with Eastern Washington, with which it shares the Pacific Time Zone—the rest of the state uses the Mountain Time Zone. The state's south includes the Snake River Plain (which has most of the population and agricultural land), and the southeast incorporates part of the Great Basin. Idaho is quite mountainous, and contains several stretches of the Rocky Mountains. The United States Forest Service holds about 38% of Idaho's land, the highest proportion of any state.Industries significant for the state economy include manufacturing, agriculture, mining, forestry, and tourism. A number of science and technology firms are either headquartered in Idaho or have factories there, and the state also contains the Idaho National Laboratory, which is the country's largest Department of Energy facility. Idaho's agricultural sector supplies many products, but the state is best known for its potato crop, which comprises around one-third of the nationwide yield. The official state nickname is the "Gem State", a figurative expression which references Idaho's natural beauty.

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  1. idaho

    Idaho is a state located in the northwestern region of the United States. It is known for its mountainous landscapes, wilderness, and outdoor recreational areas, along with its significant production of potatoes. The capital and largest city of Idaho is Boise. Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state.

Wikidata

  1. Idaho

    Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th most expansive, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. Idaho is a mountainous state with an area larger than that of all of New England. It is landlocked, surrounded by the states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and the Canadian province of British Columbia. However, the network of dams and locks on the Columbia River and Snake River make the city of Lewiston the farthest inland seaport on the Pacific coast of the contiguous United States. Idaho's nickname is the "Gem State", because nearly every known type of gemstone has been found here. In addition, Idaho is one of only two places in the world where star garnets can be found in any significant quantities, the other being India. Additionally Idaho is sometimes called the "Potato State" owing to its popular crop. The state motto is Esto Perpetua.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Idaho

    one of the north-western States of the American Union, surrounded by Washington and Oregon in the W., Nevada and Utah in the S., Wyoming in the E., and Montana, from which it is separated by a branch of the Rocky Mountains, in the NE., the short northern boundary touches Canada; the country is traversed by lofty mountain ranges cut up into deep river valleys and cañons, is extremely rugged in its northern parts, and chiefly useful for cattle-raising; there is a plateau in the centre, some arid prairie land in the S., and lake districts in the N. and in the SE.; grain farming is restricted to fringes along the river banks; the Snake River flows through the whole S.; silver, lead, gold, and copper mines are wrought successfully, and coal is found; the State was admitted to the Union in 1890; a fifth of the population are Mormons; there are still 4000 Indians. Boisé City (2) is the capital. Iddesleigh, Earl Of

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. idaho

    A Territory of the United States, bounded on the north by the British possessions, on the east by Montana and Dakota, and on the south by Nevada and Utah. It was organized in 1863, and has frequently been the scene of Indian troubles.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Idaho in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Idaho in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Idaho in a Sentence

  1. Korri Anderson:

    Right now, we're looking at 105 to 110 in snake basin of Idaho and the Treasure Valley, we could be breaking all-time records in Boise on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

  2. Barry Schellenberg:

    The pattern [ in 2021 ] will be similar to what we saw in the past year, people will be moving away from coastal areas where there is a higher cost of living and going to places like Idaho, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee.

  3. The Walmart:

    A very sad incident happened in our store in Hayden, Idaho, that involved a female customer, we are working closely with the local sheriff's department as they investigate what happened.

  4. Heather Heiman:

    We've done our best with trainings and outreach, but if a teacher from a high school in Idaho is grappling with this issue with a student, we want them to be able to better understand it, their student's needs and the risks involved in this situation.

  5. Brad Little:

    They’re looking at Idaho fondly because of our strong economy, regulatory atmosphere and our values, there’s a lot that needs to happen before moving the border is within the realm of possibility.

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