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Matanuska

geographical name

Mat·​a·​nus·​ka ˌma-tə-ˈnü-skə How to pronounce Matanuska (audio)
river 90 miles (145 kilometers) long in southern Alaska flowing southwest to the head of Cook Inlet

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“Matanuska.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Matanuska. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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