Kentucky State Flower

What does Kentucky mean? The name Kentucky is of native American origin and has been attributed to several different Indian languages, with several different possible meanings including the Iroquois word "Ken-tah-ten," which means land of tomorrow. Illustration of an Iroquois Indian Other possible meanings for the name "Kentucky" - meadow lands, cane and turkey lands, or dark and bloody ground.

Source:	Kentucky Quick Facts: Ben's Guide to U.S. Government The Commonwealth of Kentucky: University of Kentucky
Links:	The Iroquois: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Name Origins - 50 States

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