Delta, The

geographical name

variants or Mississippi Delta
fertile region of northwestern Mississippi between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers

Note: This region is famous for blues music; the actual delta of the Mississippi River is located in Louisiana.

Delta adjective

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“Delta, The.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Delta%2C%20The. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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