# Great Sky River

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. The Milky Way, the night sky visual phenomenon caused by dense regions of the Milky Way Galaxy appearing nebulous. (Used especially in Native American contexts.)

## Etymology
Translation of the name of the night sky phenomenon in several Native American cultures.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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