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When was Chief Illiniwek created?
Chief Illiniwek was created in 1926.
When did Chief Illiniwek end?
Chief Illiniwek ended in 2007.
What was Illinois named after?
Illinois's name comes from the Illiniwek Indians and means "the people"
Origin of state name for Illinois?
The name "Illinois" comes from the Native American word "Illiniwek," which means "tribe of superior men." The Illiniwek were a group of Native American tribes that inhabited the region before European settlement. The name was adopted for the state of Illinois when it was admitted to the Union in 1818.
Who first explored Illinois?
The Illiniwek
What happened to the Illiniwek?
Chief Illiniwek, the mascot for the University of Illinois, was retired in 2007. He has made sporadic, unsanctioned, and unofficial appearances ever since.
What is the name of pumpkin in Tamil?
The name for pumpkin in Tamil is "பூசணிக்காய்" (poosanikai).
Who is Illinios is named after?
The Indian tribe the Illiniwek.
What is the scientific name for the pumpkin?
The scientific name for pumpkin is Cucurbita pepo.
What is the word for wolf in Illiniwek?
Illinois or Illiniwek is a member of the Algonquian language family, very closely related to Miami and Peoria. The Illinois word for wolf is mahweewa (Peoria ma'wawa).
What is the family name of the pumpkin?
The genus is Cucurbita in the family Cucurbitaceae(squash and gourds).
What is the mascot of university of illinois?
Chief Illiniwek
