Soyoos

English

Etymology

from Okanagan Sẁiẁs, from sẁiẁs (“narrowing of the waters”). It is named for the narrowing at the outlet of Osyoos Lake.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsuːjuːs/

Proper noun

Soyoos

1. Former name of Osoyoos.

Derived terms

• Soyoos Desert
• Soyoos First Nation
• Soyoos Indian Band
• Soyoos Indian Reserve
• Soyoos Lake