Owyhee is a proper noun referring to a river and region in the western United States (notably the Owyhee River and Owyhee Canyonlands). It is pronounced with a three-syllable rhythm and a distinctive initial vowel-cluster, often pronounced as ayo-WY-hee, with emphasis on the second syllable in many usages. The term originates from early trading and exploration maps and is used primarily in geographic and historical contexts.
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