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Puget Sound

Syllabification: (Pu·get Sound)
Pronunciation: /ˈpyo͞ojit/
Definition of Puget Sound
  • an inlet of the Pacific Ocean on the coast of the state of Washington. It is linked to the ocean by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Seattle is situated on its eastern shore.

Origin:

named after Peter Puget, aide to George Vancouver who explored it in 1792

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