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Bella Coola

geographical name

Bel·​la Coo·​la ˌbe-lə-ˈkü-lə How to pronounce Bella Coola (audio)
river about 60 miles (96 kilometers) long in British Columbia, Canada, flowing west to Burke Channel east of Queen Charlotte Sound

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“Bella Coola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bella%20Coola. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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