What is the Lushootseed name for Mukilteo?
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Answer
bək̓ʷəɬtiwʔ is the Lushootseed name for Mukilteo. Lushootseed is an indigenous language spoken by the Coast Salish people of the Puget Sound region in Washington State. The name bək̓ʷəɬtiwʔ refers to the "place of the owl" and reflects the historical significance of owls in the area.
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