Oregon Trail: Meaning and Definition of

Or'egon Trail'

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  1. a route used during the U.S. westward migrations, esp. in the period from 1840 to 1860, starting in Missouri and ending in Oregon. ab. 2000 mi. (3200 km) long.
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