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English word origin

Etymology of Bend

Most places get their name from bends in rivers.

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A ghost town and former railway community in central British Columbia, Canada. Named after a 90-degree curve in the railway line. · A census-designated place in Tehama County, California, United States. · An unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, United States. · A city, the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.

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Most places get their name from bends in rivers.

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