Petaluma

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Petaluma

/ˌpɛtəˈlumə/

Where it comes from

From Coast Miwok Péta Lúuma, meaning "backside of the ridge" or "sloping hill".

proper noun

A city in Sonoma County, California, United States. “Part of the appeal of Petaluma is the proximity to wine country and the coast, and downtown has charm,” said Chris Nardone, one of the owners of Ernie’s Tin Bar.

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"Petaluma." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/petaluma. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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"Petaluma." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/petaluma.

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@misc{petaluma_2026,
  title = {Petaluma},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/petaluma},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}