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Chickahominy

geographical name

Chick·​a·​hom·​i·​ny ˌchi-kə-ˈhä-mə-nē How to pronounce Chickahominy (audio)
river 90 miles (145 kilometers) long in eastern Virginia flowing southeast into the James River

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“Chickahominy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chickahominy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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