Allegheny Definition

allegheny
noun
  1. a river that rises in Pennsylvania and flows north into New York and then back south through Pennsylvania again to join the Monongahela River at Pittsburgh which is the beginning of the Ohio River

"Allegheny" in song lyrics

See how allegheny is used in real songs:

  • "south allegheny"
    AOL — AOL
  • "camp allegheny"
    AOL — AOL
  • "west allegheny"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "allegheny"

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