michigan
noun
Simple meaning
A midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region.
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ˈmɪʃɪɡən
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noun
A midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
Other places in the United States
A ghost town in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Ellipsis of University of Michigan.
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