Chicago is an Indian word meaning the place of the stinking onions. It is living up to that name.
I cannot wait for the Democrats’ National Convention to be a rerun of their convention there in 1968. The difference will be that Mayor Daley attempted to put an end to the violence. Mayor Johnson will not do so.
There is another theory that Chicago means, “the place where skunks live.” Even more accurate.
I’m not saying I want delegates and democrat politicians to get robbed in the democrat run utopia that is CHicago but if it happens. I will be enjoying the shadenfreud.
The name “Chicago” is believed to originate from Indigenous words describing a type of wild onion now known as “ramps.” The name is thought to refer to the strong smell of the onions that grew in the area, which became synonymous with the city’s name.
Wild Onions and the Chicago River: The name “Chicago” is derived from a word in the language spoken by the Miami and Illinois peoples, meaning “striped skunk,” which was also applied to the wild leek (known to later botanists as Allium tricoccum). This became the Indian name for the Chicago River, in recognition of the abundance of wild onions in the area.
Contradictions and Confusions: While some sources suggest that “Chicago” means “wild onion,” others argue that the name is actually derived from a different word, such as “shikako,” meaning “skunk place.” Historical linguist Michael McCafferty believes that French explorer Robert de La Salle was mistaken when he translated shikako into the French-sounding “Checagou.”
The Legacy of the Name: Regardless of its exact origin, the name “Chicago” has become synonymous with the city and its rich history. The strong smell of onions may have played a significant role in defining the city’s name, but it has also become a symbol of the city’s resilience and adaptability.