Definitions

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  • proper noun The northeastern-most county in the U.S. state of Iowa.

Etymologies

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The origin of the name is uncertain, with unsubstantiated local legends alternately ascribing it to an Indian trader named Allan Makee, or to a local Native American term.

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Examples

  • The Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Team has confirmed today that the emerald ash borer has been found in Iowa along the Mississippi River two miles south of the Minnesota border in Allamakee

    Radio Iowa 2010

  • In Iowa, this includes the counties of Clayton and Allamakee.

    Channel3000.com - Local News 2009

  • In Iowa, this includes the counties of Clayton and Allamakee.

    Channel3000.com - Local News 2009

  • Since the raid, unemployment has risen in Clayton and Allamakee counties, which Postville straddles, has climbed and in May stood at 7 percent, compared to 5.8 percent statewide.

    ajc.com - News 2009

  • Since the raid, unemployment has risen in Clayton and Allamakee counties, which Postville straddles, has climbed and in May stood at 7 percent, compared to 5.8 percent statewide.

    FresnoBee.com: Sports By NIGEL DUARA 2009

  • In Iowa, this includes the counties of Clayton and Allamakee.

    Latest Articles Channel3000.com 2009

  • Allamakee and Fayette counties, has been spotted by many eastern Iowans.

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  • Senior Surrenders: Alleged driver in fatal hit-and-run accident in Warren County turns himself in to sheriff's office County supervisor wants answers about escort service calls from sheriff's office Wisconsin man killed in Allamakee County crash that injures several others Ex-Ky. lawmaker charged with murder, violation of protective order in woman's death Former Marine sentenced to life in prison for arranging murder in Calif. drug deal dispute ACORN blasts video of 2 of its workers telling woman posing as prostitute to lie about her job UN says death of 12-year-old Yemeni girl underscores urgent need to prevent child marriages

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