Manhattan

/mænˈhætn̩/name
High School
1

An indigenous people of North America who lived in present day New York State.

2

A borough of New York City, New York, United States, mainly on Manhattan Island; in full, Borough of Manhattan.

3

An island of New York, United States; in full, Manhattan Island.

4

A ghost town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States.

5

An unincorporated community in Manatee County, Florida, United States.

6

A township in Will County, Illinois, United States.

7

A village in Will County, Illinois, United States.

8

An unincorporated community in Putnam County, Indiana, United States.

9

A city, the county seat of Riley County, Kansas, United States.

10

A town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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Consonance

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