Racine

/rəˈsin/ noun

Definition

A city in southeastern Wisconsin on Lake Michigan, or the French word meaning 'root'.

Etymology

From French 'racine' meaning 'root', derived from Latin 'radix, radicis'. The city name reflects French colonial influence in the Great Lakes region.

Kelly Says

Racine, Wisconsin was named by French explorers after the Root River (Rivière Racine) that flows through it, making it one of many American cities whose names preserve the linguistic heritage of early European settlers.

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